What Are the Reasons for Strong Gasoline Smell When the Car is Cold?
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Reasons for strong gasoline smell when the car is cold include: 1. Aging carbon canister rubber hoses leading to leaks, allowing gasoline vapors to enter the intake manifold; 2. Leaking gasoline lines, causing the smell to enter the cabin through the air conditioning system; 3. Residual gasoline from fuel pump disassembly or installation; 4. Aging or uneven gaskets inside the fuel tank cap; 5. Dirty fuel injectors and throttle body due to lack of cleaning, resulting in incomplete gasoline combustion. Solutions for strong gasoline smell inside the car: 1. Replace aging rubber hoses; 2. Tighten or repair leaking gasoline lines; 3. Switch the air conditioning circulation mode to external circulation; 4. Clean the fuel injectors and throttle body.