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Petrol fumes in car ?

jimbooth · 2015-03-09 00:04:51

Hi, over the last few days I have noticed a smell of fumes inside the car while driving (2006 Zafira, 1.6 petrol) , any quick checks I can do before garage opens Tuesday ?

09-03-2015 12:04am

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jimbooth

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Hi, over the last few days I have noticed a smell of fumes inside the car while driving (2006 Zafira, 1.6 petrol) , any quick checks I can do before garage opens Tuesday ?

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#2 09-03-2015 12:07am

goz83

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To be sure, light a match. If the car doesn't explode, it's more than likely whiskey, or perfume. If it's petrol, there will be no more fumes

Though seriously, check around the fuel lines for leaks. It could be a small hole in the tank too. Usually comes in the boot if the tank is damaged. What car is it?

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#3 09-03-2015 12:24am

matt70iu

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Had the same issue myself a couple of years ago. As Goz83 has suggested, it was a leak in the connection to my fuel tank.

Best of luck

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#4 09-03-2015 4:03pm

mossy50

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MANIFOLD GASKET

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#5 09-03-2015 4:14pm

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I had a low-pressure in-line canister fuel filter in the front nearside wheel-arch spring a leak a few years back, that sent petrol fumes into the cabin via the HVAC. That kind of thing happens. Leaking fuel is never useful, get it seen to properly.

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#6 09-03-2015 4:20pm

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mossy50 wrote: »

MANNIFOLD GASKET

MANIFOLD GASKET

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