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gasoline smell from heater Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> AC Auto Repair Help Forum maggie1966 New User Jan 5, 2011, 7:06 AM Post #1 of 5 (6951 views) gasoline smell from heater Sign In 2005 - pontiac grand am - v6/3.0 liter 101432 miles. We have a gasoline smell coming from the heater. this smell disapates while driveing and just started during our recent cold snap -20 degrees below zero. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 5, 2011, 7:59 AM Post #2 of 5 (6945 views) Re: gasoline smell from heater Sign In There isn't much chance of raw gasoline getting into cooling system which is making heat for heater BUT: Heat requests are usually drawing air from outdoors and any leaks COULD make an odor - even strong. You also need to know tailpipe is clear and exhaust system is good. Just a little fuel can make quite the odor so any leaks at engine, lines, fuel filter, filler neck + cap, tank can make the odor. Most engine compartments are NOT 100% tight from odors managing to enter vehicle but close. Air generally enters at the base of wipers and in certain conditions wherever the source it can get there be it wind or whatever. More: In very cold temps from a cold start the injectors are putting out extra fuel but should be only a short relative time and excess if any out the tailpipe. If sprays or whatevers are being used to clear ice especially from windshield make sure any odor from that isn't fooling you. Most of those are alcohols or some use some glycol which really neither really smell like gasoline. Way out there! Anyone put gas into window wash fluid? No matter what and if help needed find this as it's not normal and of course could be dangerous, T Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 5, 2011, 8:43 AM Post #3 of 5 (6937 views) Re: gasoline smell from heater Sign In This is usually due to a fuel leak in the engine area and the fumes are being picked up by the fresh air intake for the air conditioner. You will have to inspect for leaks with the engine running as they will evaporate very quickly and your only going to see a small wet area. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Jeff Norfolk Enthusiast Jan 5, 2011, 10:31 AM Post #4 of 5 (6932 views) Re: gasoline smell from heater Sign In I have had customers in the past with the same complaint on these models. They usually mistake a oil leak smell for fuel smell. The back valve cover will leak and it is close to the fresh air intake for the A/C-heating system. When you turn the heater on I believe these models revert to outside are automatically regardless of the setting. Jeff Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 7, 2011, 5:30 AM Post #5 of 5 (6910 views) Re: gasoline smell from heater Sign In Quote It may be due to Leaking Problem Service your Car's Engine Soon Exactly how did that help anyone? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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