Fuel smell

Asked by Idore Nov 10, 2016 at 04:10 PM about the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have an 08 equinox, it had a strong fuel smell I just
changed the fuel injectors and I don't find any
leaks. What could be causing the smell

4 Answers

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There is a fuel charcoal canister next to the gas tank under the car that can be filled with gas and needs to be changed

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engine heating up ok? a bad coolant thermostat can wreck your cat. converter.

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Fill your SUV up with gas park it on a slant look under the gas tank see if it's leaking gas there is a recall on the Equinox fuel pumps there's a bad seal mine was covered I have a 2008 as well

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If you are smelling gas inside the cabin, it may be the under hood seal that is just below the outside air vent. Since the outside air vent is under the hood, if the hood seal is old, it may not block the fumes from under the hood and you will smell it in the interior. I have a 2012 Equinox with the issue, and the part is $27 at the dealer (not available online).

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