Do you smell gas? Your vehicle’s gas tank could be leaking.
That is the case of 1990 GMC Sierra, which was brought into HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire.
The owners of the vehicle mentioned that they can smell fuel and see fuel when adding it.
When Jason started working on the GMC Sierra, he noticed the two seams of the gas tank are leaking. It will need a new tank.
If you smell fresh, raw fuel away from the gas station hours or days after you fill up your tank, then you probably have a fuel leak.
In the 1980’s, when cars were carbureted, it was normal to smell fuel when walking by the hood of a vehicle. Nowadays, everything is electronically controlled and the gas needs to be contained within the evaporative (EVAP) system at all times.
Gas tank replacement
A vehicle needing a new gas tank is rare.
Today, tanks are made up of plastics and are resilient. They take impact very well and don’t typically rust or deteriorate.
Some tanks, however, are made with plastic and have a metal ring where the pump sits. The rings do corrode, which causes gas leaks and the releasing of vapors.
HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire is an authorized Michelin and BFGoodrich tire dealer located in Woodbridge, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all makes and models, including oil changes, brakes, alignments, inspections, and computer engine diagnostics.