HomeWhat would cause a 96 Tahoe to smell like gas when it is not even running?
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2004-10-02 09:45:33
2004-10-02 09:45:33
A gas leak somewhere. Check the injectors and make sure the cap is on tight.
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Could be an A/C coolant leak.
Your 1996 Escort might smell like gas when it is not running because of a damaged gas tank or damaged fuel lines. Leaking injectors or a leaking tank can also cause that smell.
if your asking about your air conditioning, it could be your refrigerant, but a smell that would more closely resemble vinegar would probably be your coolant
Your fuel pump is probably really dirty and your fuel injection probably needs to be replaced. I had that same problem with my 96 Tahoe and when i would idle it would reek of fuel. I went to get all those things replaces, and not only did the smell go away, but my mpg's went up about 3 or 4 g's. take it for a tune up!
If you smell antifreeze, there must be a leak somewhere. Have the cooling system pressure tested.
Brown suger in your diet can cause this smell.
The trans mission IS probably going out. This is a well know defect in the 2002 Tahoe. Google it.
If the top is left off of the container it would smell up the whole house.
Either you have a blockage present or your vents on your sewer lines have become blocked or you need to install more vents.
bad or failing alternator
Type your answer here... I had the same problem with my 96 Tahoe.. Vortec 350. Problem was a blown intake gasket.
This would depend on your nose. A bad CMP sensor may cause improper burning of the fuel and can give a smell out the tailpipe. Will the CMP smell? Never. A Ford camshaft syncronizer will squeek and could cause a metallic burning smell.
Something you ate was rotten
I would say they smell something...
The magnesium anode rod inside the tank
yes nd it will also give of a oily smell with it
Propane has been given a sulfur-like smell for leak detection.
bad wheel bearing may cause it
is it damp under or near the dash ? if so its most likely your heater core cause it will cause a very bad smell that would be first thing I would check
Most of the time it is caused by a hole in the heater core, do you smell a sweet smell? The sweet smell would be the antifreeze.
A blown fuse can make your dashboard lights to not work in your 1993 Chevy Blazer Tahoe. A burned out bulb can also cause this.
Your car may be on fire.
Fuel leak? Charcoal canister?
Cause it's a hooptie..
I have the same problem on my ford taurus please help
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