Why is there a gasoline smell outside the car after starting the engine?

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Florence
07/30/25 4:26am
Reasons for the gasoline smell outside the car after starting the engine: 1. Unstable gasoline quality: Gasoline may be contaminated during transportation, and impurities from storage tanks can mix into the gasoline, severely affecting its quality; 2. Reduced air quality: High levels of pollutants in the air can lead to insufficient oxygen for gasoline combustion; 3. Unstable power supply: This can cause reduced ignition efficiency or weak spark intensity, preventing atomized gasoline from fully burning. Manual transmission car starting steps: 1. Ignition; 2. Fasten seat belt; 3. Press clutch and shift into first gear; 4. Release handbrake; 5. Turn on left turn signal, check for pedestrians, and honk to alert; 6. Slowly release the clutch, press the accelerator, and straighten the turn signal to complete the start.
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