{"id":11558,"date":"2020-07-07T04:30:42","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T11:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=11558"},"modified":"2023-08-31T20:15:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T03:15:48","slug":"why-does-my-car-smell-like-gas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-does-my-car-smell-like-gas\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Car Smell Like Gas?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_5f75c5-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_5f75c5-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_5f75c5-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_5f75c5-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_5f75c5-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_5f75c5-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_5f75c5-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_5f75c5-01{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_5f75c5-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_5f75c5-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_5f75c5-01 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-230e6c  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-1b2783\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_28c4a6-1c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_28c4a6-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_28c4a6-1c\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_28c4a6-1c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_28c4a6-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_28c4a6-1c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_28c4a6-1c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_28c4a6-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_28c4a6-1c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_28c4a6-1c summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_28c4a6-1c\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The number one cause of a fuel smell from your vehicle is a loose or faulty gas cap.<\/li><li>Other common reasons why your car smells like gas include a liquid fuel leak, tailpipe emissions, and a defect elsewhere in the evaporative emissions control system.<\/li><li>It isn&rsquo;t safe to drive your car if it smells like gas because it can catch on fire and breathing in fuel vapors can cause headaches.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In the movies, even a minor gasoline leak can immediately turn into a massive explosion&mdash;which is why to some, smelling fuel inside the car can be extremely unnerving. Plus, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-get-unpleasant-smells-out-of-your-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"stench of gasoline\">stench of gasoline<\/a> makes your car unpleasant to drive, and breathing fuel vapors can be bad for your health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are you going to do about the problem? To answer that question, you&rsquo;ll need to find out what&rsquo;s causing the smell in the first place.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fuel-tank-of-a-car-1024x760.jpeg\" alt=\"fuel tank of a car\" class=\"wp-image-11574\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fuel-tank-of-a-car-1024x760.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fuel-tank-of-a-car-300x223.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fuel-tank-of-a-car-768x570.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fuel-tank-of-a-car.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption><em>A loose gas cap can cause your car to smell like gas. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Potential Reasons Why Your Car Smells Like Gas <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a handful of reasons why your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/does-your-car-smell-like-burning-oil-heres-why\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"car might smell like gasoline\">car might smell like gasoline<\/a>. The most common causes include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loose Gas Cap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The number one cause of a fuel smell from your vehicle is (you guessed it) a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/can-a-loose-gas-cap-turn-on-the-check-engine-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"loose or faulty gas cap\">loose or faulty gas cap<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address the issue, start by ensuring the cap is intact and properly tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you still smell fuel coming from the filler area, even after tightening the cap? Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/gas-cap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"replacing the cap\">replacing the cap<\/a>. Fuel cap seals can degrade over time, allowing vapors to escape even when the cap is tight and secure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s also worth noting that, if you have a faulty gas cap, your check engine light will eventually turn on. That&rsquo;s because, on modern vehicles, the gas cap is an integral part of the evaporative emissions control system (EVAP). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defect Elsewhere in the Evaporative Emissions Control System (EVAP) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common reason why you might observe a gas smell coming from your vehicle is a defect somewhere in the EVAP system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, the EVAP system is responsible for trapping (then purging) fuel vapors to prevent them from entering the atmosphere. A leak somewhere within the system can easily result in a noticeable fuel smell coming from your vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As was mentioned, the gas cap is one common leak point within the EVAP system. Other prime suspects include the charcoal canister and the vapor lines between the canister and the purge valve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When there&rsquo;s a leak in the EVAP system, eventually, your car&rsquo;s primary computer will notice and turn on the check engine light. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/topping-up-fuel-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"topping up fuel tank\" class=\"wp-image-11571\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/topping-up-fuel-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/topping-up-fuel-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/topping-up-fuel-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/topping-up-fuel-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/topping-up-fuel.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A leak somewhere within the EVAP system can easily result in a noticeable fuel smell coming from your vehicle.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Liquid Fuel Leak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s no surprise that a liquid fuel leak can result in a fuel smell coming from your vehicle. The source of the leak could be anything from a leaking fuel line to a bad injector o-ring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You (or your mechanic) will need to look around to find out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tailpipe Emissions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although somewhat uncommon, one other reason why you might smell gas in your car is because of unburnt fuel entering the exhaust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain problems, such as a stuck fuel injector, can be severe enough that you&rsquo;ll see raw fuel dripping out of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tail-pipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tailpipe\">tailpipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hyundai Sonata Fuel from Exhaust Pipe\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S5BOoNrkBD0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it Safe to Keep Driving When My Car Smells Like Gas? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gasoline isn&rsquo;t quite as combustible as they make it out to be in the movies. In Hollywood, when a car gets one bump, it instantly explodes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But gasoline can burn. That&rsquo;s why the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) lists gas as a flammable substance. Although you need a source to ignite the fuel in the first place (your car isn&rsquo;t going to spontaneously burst into flames), it is possible for a car to catch on fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, fuel or fuel vapor leaks can cause other issues with your car (e.g, an illuminated check engine light). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, breathing fuel vapors can cause headaches, dizziness, and other health issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For these reasons, you should always address a gasoline smell from your vehicle right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Your Car Smells Like Gasoline\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FvH1fhihOlk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products Mentioned in this Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"reusable-productlink\">\n\n<!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/gas-cap\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"gas cap\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/st10834_1\">\n<strong>Gas Cap<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tail-pipe\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"tail pipe\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rt96310001_1\">\n<strong>Tail Pipe<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content -->\n\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>In the movies, even a minor gasoline leak can immediately turn into a massive explosion&mdash;which is why to some, smelling&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-does-my-car-smell-like-gas\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":11575,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[52,3750],"tags":[1253],"ppma_author":[2622],"class_list":{"0":"post-11558","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-diy","8":"category-exhaust-system","9":"tag-gas-cap","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Does My Car Smell Like Gas? - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Does your car smell like fuel? 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