Hi All,

I've recently had my tranny rebuilt and since then started smelling gas coming from the engine. This may be coincidental with the tranny rebuilt, but i thought I'd mention it.

The smell comes from outside of the car (not through cockpit) but is strong enough that u can smell it.

Any thought on what might be causing the gasoline smell?

2001 S60 T5

 

you could have a small crack in the gas line, your fuel filter could be cracked....its hard to say however I would look into this to make sure that you do not have a small pin hole sized leak

 

I took it in today, and the mechanic found one service code which is probably related:[*]ECM-430D - Leak diagnostic, minor leak (Possible Source
leaking fuel tank, filler pipe, fuel tank filler cap, EVAP canister, EVAP canister shut-off valve or lines between these components).

However, another thing started happening today: when driving at 50-60 km/hr, at a low but steady gas (rpm approx 1500), the engine starts slightly revving up ... as if there was inconsistent pressure on the pedal. I don't know if this makes sense, but I'm not sure how else to describe it ...

 

if i am a betting man the first part I would replace would be the gas capped, I was getting a code and bought a new cap for around $10....might solve your issue or it might not, but I would start there and see what happens! J.M.O.