1998 Contour with strange gas smell at times...

Dec 18, 2005 0 Replies

Good Evening,



I have a 1998 contour that kicks out a gasoline smell into the vehicle on occasion. It seems to occur when the car has been sitting for a while.



It's not too strong, but very noticable at times, to the point that I hesitate driving it for long periods of time...


Anyone having similar issues?



It started doing this when we moved from Okalhoma to Florida... could higher heat / humidity cause issues with the charcoal filter, making it not work properly? \



How would fuel vapors make it to the inside of the vehicle?



Could the vapors flow out of the truck space via the vents near the back window?



mmmmm


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