Why does my car smell when its cold?
Moisture naturally collects on the cold air-conditioning evaporator (a small radiator that carries refrigerant into the car’s dashboard through the vents), and it may be harboring mold. Running only the fan at high speed (with the air conditioning off) can dry the evaporator to clear the mildew and rid the smell.
Why does my garage smell like gas in the winter?
Check underneath your car’s trunk (where the gas tank is usually located) and look for telltale signs of a leak. Run you hand over the tank as well as the pipe that runs up to the gas cap checking for dampness. The smell of gas should be stronger underneath the vehicle if it’s the source of the odor.
Why does my car smell like unburnt gas?
Exhaust Fumes With Unburnt Gas May Cause Your Smell Exhaust leaks are another common fuel smell that gets drawn into the passengers compartment via the HVAC fresh air intake, especially if the exhaust leak is close to the engine and before the catalytic converter.
Why does MY BMW cabin smell like gas all the time?
I have the same problem with my 2002 525i.. it smells gas all the time.. took to the shop, they changed out 4 seals and hoses, cost $650 and cabin still smelled gas.. took the car back to the shop 3 more times, he suggested to replace many covers and cracked hoses.. it could cost $1500..
Why does my Chevy Cruze smell like gas?
Late model vehicles, Cruze included, have a fuel system that is not vented to atmosphere. There is a onboard vacuum pump the performs a system performance test from time to time……..highly sensative, it can even pick up a too lightly closed gas cap and will set a code.
What kind of fuel smell does a car have?
Look carefully at the fuel injectors where they meet the head….same thing, brown stains……if you are fast you might catch it while it is still damp but the head is so warm it evaporates fast…..like 15 seconds fast.
Exhaust Fumes With Unburnt Gas May Cause Your Smell Exhaust leaks are another common fuel smell that gets drawn into the passengers compartment via the HVAC fresh air intake, especially if the exhaust leak is close to the engine and before the catalytic converter.
I have the same problem with my 2002 525i.. it smells gas all the time.. took to the shop, they changed out 4 seals and hoses, cost $650 and cabin still smelled gas.. took the car back to the shop 3 more times, he suggested to replace many covers and cracked hoses.. it could cost $1500..
Late model vehicles, Cruze included, have a fuel system that is not vented to atmosphere. There is a onboard vacuum pump the performs a system performance test from time to time……..highly sensative, it can even pick up a too lightly closed gas cap and will set a code.
Look carefully at the fuel injectors where they meet the head….same thing, brown stains……if you are fast you might catch it while it is still damp but the head is so warm it evaporates fast…..like 15 seconds fast.