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Old 07-12-2018, 09:38 AM
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When i fill the gas tank i have a strong gasoline smell inside the vehicle, anyone have any ideas what is causing this? It is a 05 mazda 3!
 
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Old 07-12-2018, 11:46 AM
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Have you been in the habit of topping off the tank by milking every last drop possible from the pump?
 
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Old 07-12-2018, 03:38 PM
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No .I shut the pump down after first click!
 
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Old 07-12-2018, 04:55 PM
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Do you drive in Vietnam? It could be the whole hill.

 
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Old 07-12-2018, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by zoomzoomx2
No .I shut the pump down after first click!
Then most likely a fault in the EVAP system or a hole in the gas tank assembly. Time to get it checked out.
 
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