What Causes the Smell of Gasoline in the Car?
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The reasons for the smell of gasoline in the car are: 1. Aging rubber pipes of the carbon canister; 2. Leakage at the gasoline pipe connection; 3. Residual odor from disassembling the gasoline tank; 4. Dirt buildup on the fuel injector and throttle body due to long-term lack of cleaning, leading to incomplete gasoline combustion. The methods to address the gasoline smell inside the car are: 1. Replace the aging rubber pipes; 2. Tighten and repair connections, replace sealing gaskets; 3. Visit a repair shop to check if the fuel pump is installed correctly and whether further cleaning is needed around it; 4. Use the air conditioning in recirculation mode and open the sunroof for ventilation; 5. Clean the fuel injector and throttle body promptly.