Does it mean my 96 chevy cavalier has a gas leak when at times not all times I smell gas??

Answer 1

my car has the same problem i haven't got around to troubleshooting yet because it only does it with a full tank or in hot weather

this means that it is 90% probable that it is the line that vents vapors from the fuel tank or the charcoal canister that it vents into ( cure is to replace the line or the filter if it is saturated )

Answer 2

What year is the vehicle? has it been sitting for a while? must be working to wealthy, gasoline/Air blend incorrect. Small gasoline Leak close to the right of the engine that never gets to the floor? If it seem gasoline Leak fix it ASAP till now you have an engine fire!

Answer 3

Do you notice the odor more often when the tank is full? Possibly the fuel filler neck. Fuel lines are certainly the place to start the trouble shooting process.

Answer 4

the engine might not be buring all the gas sent to it. there could be a small leak that only shows up when there's pressure in the fuel supply line and "goes away" when you shut the car off.

There's a bnh of possibilities.

Answer 5

If u smell gasoline it definitly is coming from somewhere maybe a fuel injection or carburetor problem best to check with a mechanic or look for residue under your car or telltale signs under the bonnet. good luck.

Answer 6

There's either a hole in the tank, or the seal between the halves is going.

Answer 7

yes in the overflow line (from engine back to the tank hose)

Answer 8

could be a problem with fuel pump leaking

Answer 9

either that,or it`s flooding. which means the carb. needs adjusting .... good luck.