# Fuel Smell inside car

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-smell-inside-car/64702>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [May 16, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-smell-inside-car/64702 "2011-05-16T16:55:16Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![erikanderson55](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/50afbb/32.png) [@erikanderson55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikanderson55)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-smell-inside-car/64702/1 "2011-05-16T16:55:16Z")

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Four days ago I noticed the smell of “raw fuel” inside of my car. (2003 Mits. Lancer OZ-Rally) I don’t see any drippings on my driveway, or at work where I park. I don’t smell it when I open my engine, trunk, or when I stick my head next to the under-carriage. You can slightly smell it when you walk up to the car though, and definately while inside, _and at a stand still_. While under way, I dont smell anything. I am lost with this one…

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**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2011, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-smell-inside-car/64702/2 "2011-05-17T01:05:18Z")

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TOW this vehicle to your mechanic. The fumes can cause very nasty things to happen while you’re driving. Something is wrong, and it’s best if taken care of NOW rather than later.