Gas smell!

akaudia4 · 07-24-2008, 09:30 PM

Hello from Vegas! My girlfriend just bought a Saturn SKY and LOVES it! But the problem is there is sometimes a overwhelming smell of gas. In the garage and sometimes just in random. Can anyone offer any explinations and possible remedies please? Thank you in advance.

cerberus · 07-24-2008, 09:48 PM

Welcome akaudia4 from Vegas!

Have you run it by the dealer?

Darkwing · 07-24-2008, 09:52 PM

Welcome to our forum! I don't believe this a problem that should be ignored. Have it checked ASAP, if there's nothing wrong you won't be out anything.

Bogie · 07-24-2008, 11:59 PM

Yep, get it into Service ASAP.
This is not normal.
Gas leaks are very dangerous.

MidniteBlues · 07-25-2008, 06:52 PM

In my case wife complains all the time of gas "fumes" in my garage.. BUT since the sky is not in the garage, it usually comes from 5 gallon fuel containers that I have for the emergency generator, OR from one of my fuels holding lawn equipment, you know, mower, edger, weed whacker etc etc..blower..

BUT if it in your case coming from the Sky, that MUST be addressed ASAP, pop the hood and make sure it is the culprit, check the ground under the car for leaks..fuel will leave a mark on the ground, pass your finger over any "dark" spots and smell it....

puggsleyssky · 07-26-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by akaudia4

Hello from Vegas! My girlfriend just bought a Saturn SKY and LOVES it! But the problem is there is sometimes a overwhelming smell of gas. In the garage and sometimes just in random. Can anyone offer any explinations and possible remedies please? Thank you in advance.

Welcome to the forum! You have some really good advice coming from the membership..see your dealer soon. On the other hand this might be the explanation, eating beans. Remedy?... GasX

akaudia4 · 07-26-2008, 01:23 PM

Thanks everybody! We rushed the car to the dealer and they are looking at the problem right now!

Appygirl · 08-06-2008, 08:49 PM

Did you find out what the problem was? My car is smelling obnoxious after getting it back from the recall. I just filled it up with gas and drove it home, and it about knocked me out. Seems worse when the air or recirculate is on, and especially if you get on the gas and turbo kicks in. I have not noticed any leaks from gas. First week back from dealer noticed a few drops of diff fluid on the floor, but they just filled it so it may have been filled a little high and vented off. Have not noticed any leaks in the last week. Watching it closely. This is really concerning me.

07-24-2008, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
akaudia4 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 My Photos: (0)	Gas smell! Hello from Vegas! My girlfriend just bought a Saturn SKY and LOVES it! But the problem is there is sometimes a overwhelming smell of gas. In the garage and sometimes just in random. Can anyone offer any explinations and possible remedies please? Thank you in advance.

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cerberus Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,310 My Photos: (19)	Welcome akaudia4 from Vegas! Have you run it by the dealer? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pontiac builds excitement... Saturn has rethought it's image... The time has come for the enthusiasts... NASSOA Officially Recognized by GM More Info ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

07-24-2008, 09:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Darkwing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 481 My Photos: (0)	Welcome to our forum! I don't believe this a problem that should be ignored. Have it checked ASAP, if there's nothing wrong you won't be out anything. __________________ Got it: 2008 Sky Redline Black Onyx Red/Black Leather Single Disc Monsoon Spoiler Chrome Wheels 3 Pedals Picked up 9/04/07

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Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,280 My Photos: (0)	Yep, get it into Service ASAP. This is not normal. Gas leaks are very dangerous. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver Last edited by Bogie : 07-25-2008 at 12:02 AM.

07-25-2008, 06:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,475 My Photos: (0)	In my case wife complains all the time of gas "fumes" in my garage.. BUT since the sky is not in the garage, it usually comes from 5 gallon fuel containers that I have for the emergency generator, OR from one of my fuels holding lawn equipment, you know, mower, edger, weed whacker etc etc..blower.. BUT if it in your case coming from the Sky, that MUST be addressed ASAP, pop the hood and make sure it is the culprit, check the ground under the car for leaks..fuel will leave a mark on the ground, pass your finger over any "dark" spots and smell it.... __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monson Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 *TODAY IS ANOTHER GOOD DAY, I WOKE UP ON THIS SIDE OF THE DIRT.. Last edited by MidniteBlues : 07-25-2008 at 06:55 PM.*

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07-26-2008, 01:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
akaudia4 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 My Photos: (0)	Thanks everybody! We rushed the car to the dealer and they are looking at the problem right now!

08-06-2008, 08:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Appygirl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central, IL Posts: 227 My Photos: (0)	Did you find out what the problem was? My car is smelling obnoxious after getting it back from the recall. I just filled it up with gas and drove it home, and it about knocked me out. Seems worse when the air or recirculate is on, and especially if you get on the gas and turbo kicks in. I have not noticed any leaks from gas. First week back from dealer noticed a few drops of diff fluid on the floor, but they just filled it so it may have been filled a little high and vented off. Have not noticed any leaks in the last week. Watching it closely. This is really concerning me. __________________ Appygirl Bloomington, IL At The Gap There Be Dragons!!!!! http://www.freewebs.com/solsticeskyatthedragon/

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