GAS SMELL ??????

[mjb457]

[:I]Has anyone ever had afaint gas smell near the filler area? Any ideas? I had a factory locking cap... thought maybe it just wore out? I changed back to the factory cap which is NEW,,, any ideas or suggestions,,, I did schedule at dealer but was just looking for tips so I dont get bamboozeled! still underr factory warranty,, thanks MJB[?]

[Jeff V]

Only when I'm filling her up.

[PlatinumTurbo]

Although I didn't experience a gas smell, I did have something go wrong that ended up with me getting a new fuel tank and fuel filler neck. I couldn't fill the gas tank by leaving the pump latched on, it would stop every 1/2 gallon or so. Supposedly there was some air leak that caused this. They should be able to easily check if the hose is leaking, mine was and didn't set off the MIL lamp.

- AJ

[ptTurbo528]

When you fill your tank do you top it off? There is a item near the tank called a charcol purge canister. The charcol is supposed to keep the smell of the fuel down...now back to my question if you top your tank off or your overfill your tank you take the risk of gettin the raw fuel in the canister...i cant tell you exactly where it is located on the pt but there is one on your vehicle..maybe it has some fuel in it...good luck...Brian

[mjb457]

[:I]Ok I havent smelled the gas in along time until today..... I did wipe it down real good inside wheel well.& changed the gas cap too..no smell till today!!....... but my PT is garaged & this time I did smell it again,,,( I did close garage right away)do you guys think it may be lingering fumes? exhaust etc/// Im just trying to figure it out.. no leaks,,,State ispection scheduled... thanks for all and any suggestions.. MJB[8)]

[bobs turbo pt]

"lingering fumes" it could be that [:I]