Gas Smell
11-07-2009, 07:02 PM
#1
Gas Smell
usually i pump 87 octane, but today i decided to pump 91. after driving for awhile i parked my car inside my garage and after awhile my whole garage smelt like gas. i decided to park it outside and still i can smell the gas. does anyone know what the problem could be?
11-07-2009, 11:10 PM
#3
Higher octane gas combusts at higher temperatures, so you may have unburned gas in the exhaust. When was the last time the car had a tune up?
Although I doubt that older plugs could actually cause that.
Go back to 87 and be a cheap **** haha. That's what I do.
Although I doubt that older plugs could actually cause that.
Go back to 87 and be a cheap **** haha. That's what I do.
11-08-2009, 08:31 AM
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Yes higher grade gas will give you the gas smell, but also if your filling up, when the gas pump stops, don't fill it up any more, as that extra gas goes into your charcoal canister under the hood, and you will get a gas smell because of it, and it's only supposed to have fuel vapors in it.
11-08-2009, 01:24 PM
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yea, I do the same. every once and a while pump the good stuff and it makes me feel like ive spoiled my kid or something. tuneup wont cost you too much. most places should be $30-$50 but depending on where you are it can go up to $100. and obviously if you need new plugs or timing belt etc. that all costs extra.
11-08-2009, 05:32 PM
#10
Basic tune up consists of spark plugs/wires/cap/rotor/fuel filter and if you wish a pcv valve.
You can do everything at home within 15-20minutes.
Try just pulling your plugs out to see what condition they are in. Could also buy a cheap spark plug gapper (got mine for 3$) just to double check the plug gaps.
You can do everything at home within 15-20minutes.
Try just pulling your plugs out to see what condition they are in. Could also buy a cheap spark plug gapper (got mine for 3$) just to double check the plug gaps.
11-09-2009, 05:29 PM
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i always put in 91 and never have a gas smell. i just cus i like v power, its good gas. i dont really care bout the extra money, i had to use it before so its just become habit.
Just do a good throttle body clean, change your plugs, see how it goes.
Just do a good throttle body clean, change your plugs, see how it goes.
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