I never really noticed this before (most likely because I rarely spend time in that area). Recently, I was waxing the rear quarter (with the fuel door open) and noticed a slight vapor (almost like stale gas or charcoal). I know the charcoal canister is right next to it (it has a slight buzzing sound when the car is running).
I still hear a "whoosh" sound when opening the gas cap allowing the vapors to escape. I just installed a new cap too thinking that might be the reason for the smell. I don't smell the vapors when the car is running, and I don't smell gas inside the car at all. I only smell the vapor inside the fuel door a few minutes after I shut off the car.
The car still runs great and has no SES light at this time (this is after 4-5 trips after noticing the smell which might've been there the whole time, just never noticed it before).
Sorry for the long post, just trying to figure out if this is common, or if I really have a problem. Thanks!
EDIT -- I did take off the plastic cover just above the rear tire and was able to locate the canister. All the hoses looked fine.
I still hear a "whoosh" sound when opening the gas cap allowing the vapors to escape. I just installed a new cap too thinking that might be the reason for the smell. I don't smell the vapors when the car is running, and I don't smell gas inside the car at all. I only smell the vapor inside the fuel door a few minutes after I shut off the car.
The car still runs great and has no SES light at this time (this is after 4-5 trips after noticing the smell which might've been there the whole time, just never noticed it before).
Sorry for the long post, just trying to figure out if this is common, or if I really have a problem. Thanks!
EDIT -- I did take off the plastic cover just above the rear tire and was able to locate the canister. All the hoses looked fine.
Comment