Why is there a strong smell of gasoline in the car?
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The reasons for a strong smell of gasoline in the car are: fuel system leakage, aging of the fuel system, or overfilling of gasoline. Gasoline is a volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture derived from petroleum through distillation or cracking processes, primarily used as fuel for spark-ignited internal combustion engines. It mainly consists of organic compounds obtained from crude oil distillation and various additives. The octane rating of gasoline measures its anti-knock properties (which can cause knocking and reduce the efficiency of reciprocating engines). Based on different octane ratings, gasoline is produced in several grades.