Gas smell
My 92' Cont., with 3.8 L, produces heavy gas smell especially during the hot weather, the engine is hot, and right after the driving into the garage with engine stop. It happen more when the gas tank is low (~7 gals or less). The engine seems to run fine, the car starts without problem. Gas consuming at about 20 mpg on high way 14 in the city driving. I don't think we over fill-up the tank at all. I saw someone asked about gas smell about the Sable, in another conference, but no comments were provided. Is this a common problem for Ford 3.8 L? Can some one provide any direction on what to look for? Thanks!!
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How about daily short distant driving, could this also cause excessive condensation in the cannister and eventually generate gas smell?
I would think that a malfunctioning gas cap would trigger your "check engine" light, but I can't say for sure on your model. Your smog station could check the cap real quick for you.
As for the cannister, even a loose return line could cause this, or the filter might just be old and clogged by now.
By the way what is the EVAP? Does this have to be checked by a mechanist?
Still have the gas smell from the cannister area, also notice gas smell and pressure releasing from the tank pressure release hose located near the fuel filter under the rear passenger, there is lot of pressure releasing when open the gas cap. The symtom getting worst as the gas tank getting empty.
Just wonder if the gas return line need to pass through the air conditioning to keep the gas cooler?
Is there someone out there with the FORD 3.8L experiencing similar problem and know what need to fix it, please help.