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[Ray]

My 2001 Honda with 40,000 miles has developed a smell of gasoline. Not
strong to seem dangerous, but strong enough to be bothersome.

This developed during a prolonged cold spell, in case that might have
something to do with it.

The car has been well-serviced from the start.

Can anyone tell me what might cause this?

[Peter D. Hipson]

Is the check engine light on? If yes, probably the evap control
system. If not, a leak at an injector, or other fuel line leakage.

On Fri, 04 Feb 2005 21:07:38 GMT, "Ray"
<rayj.balt@verizonDELETHIS.net> wrote:

[Ray]

Thanks -- no engine light on, so I'll pursue the leak probability.

"Peter D. Hipson" <phipson@deletethisword.darkstar.mv.com> wrote in message
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[nItpIk]

Most often, especially during cold weather, loosely or poorly attached fuel
hoses tend to leak until they warm up. If you've had any work done on the
engine lately, it's highly likely that some hoses were not tightened
sufficiently. When you smell the fumes, pop the hood, look for wet spots
around the carb and other fuel components.

This is how most car fires are caused.

"Ray" <rayj.balt@verizonDELETHIS.net> wrote in message
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[Peter D. Hipson]

Actually most car fires are electrial, but you are right: it is a
hazard! If you don't see leakage, try running your hand around each
clamp and fitting, then sniff your hand. Sometimes the leak is on the
bottom where you can't see it.

If you have an emissions tester, you can use that to locate the
leak(s).

On Sat, 5 Feb 2005 08:26:18 -0700, "nItpIk" <bubba@mindspring.com>
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