New 2003 Accord, Gas smell after filll up

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new 2003 Accord. 6000 miles. Sometimes while on the highway we get a raw gas smell inside
the cabin. It starts out very strong and goes away within a minute or two.

The last time it did it was about 10 minutes after fill up. I can't remember the previous
time. BTW, I did not top off the fill, I always remove the nozzle when it turns off.

Any idea's?

Thanks,
Richard
 
GeoeMan1 said:
new 2003 Accord. 6000 miles. Sometimes while on the highway we get a raw gas smell inside
the cabin. It starts out very strong and goes away within a minute or two.

The last time it did it was about 10 minutes after fill up. I can't remember the previous
time. BTW, I did not top off the fill, I always remove the nozzle when it turns off.

Any idea's?

Thanks,
Richard
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Richard,

It's a great idea to carry a fire extinguisher in all vehicles, not just
for your own safety, but you might 'happen' upon an situation, and you'd
be the Boy Scout who was prepared.

There's a handy storage compartment in the tailgate of the CRV that fits
a fire extinguisher just right...

'Curly'
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GeoeMan1 said:
new 2003 Accord. 6000 miles. Sometimes while on the highway we get a raw gas smell inside
the cabin. It starts out very strong and goes away within a minute or two.

The last time it did it was about 10 minutes after fill up. I can't remember the previous
time. BTW, I did not top off the fill, I always remove the nozzle when it turns off.

Any idea's?

Thanks,
Richard
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Richard,

Seriously, I find that I sometimes get fuel on my shoes because so many
people splash gas on the snow / ground at the gas station. When I drive
away, the snow melts off my boots and really smells up the car for a
while. Not too much I can do to avoid it, except I stomp my boots clean
before getting in, if I think of it.

Maybe that's all that happened with your new car?

'Curly'

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Did you overfill -- keep on adding fuel after the pump clicked off.
 
Use a disposable glove. Close all windows and doors. Deisels are notorious.
Deisel stations provide gloves for this purpose. Get inside quick observing
wind direction. Leave gloves outside. Watch where you're going.
Indi
 
Indian Summer said:
Use a disposable glove. Close all windows and doors. Deisels are notorious.
Deisel stations provide gloves for this purpose. Get inside quick observing
wind direction. Leave gloves outside. Watch where you're going.
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Why would you think he was fueling his 2003 Accord with diesel fuel? And, by
the way, stations that provide diesel fuel, do not provide gloves.
 
\Use a disposable glove. Close all windows and doors. Deisels are notorious.
\Deisel stations provide gloves for this purpose. Get inside quick observing
\wind direction. Leave gloves outside. Watch where you're going.
\Indi
Why would you think he was fueling his 2003 Accord with diesel fuel? And, by
the way, stations that provide diesel fuel, do not provide gloves.
Brian
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I mean for example, a diesel fuel is another form of energy source that when
it gets on your hands it's hard to get out. At least some of the stations in
my town has gloves. Both lines were phrased incorrectly, - was rushing.
Indi
 
Indian Summer said:
I mean for example, a diesel fuel is another form of energy source that when
it gets on your hands it's hard to get out. At least some of the stations in
my town has gloves. Both lines were phrased incorrectly, - was rushing.
Indi
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I drive tractor trailer for a living, and when I fuel the truck I always
wear gloves. You're right, it does take quite a bit, to remove the residue
from your hands. Gas tends to be a touch easier to remove (probably because
it seems to evaporate faster than diesel. I did find a product that removes
odours from your hands. It's a small oval metal (not sure of it's
composition), that when used by itself under cold water, is quite effective
in removing the smell.
 
Thanks All,

Well, Like I mentioned, its on the highway and it only lasts a moment and its always after
a fill.

NO, I do not top off the system.

I was wondering if there was something that was in the recall of the 2003's or if any
others have had the problem. I guess I'm nuts but I'm not to concerned over it exploding.
I'm going to get it in this week, but fear isn't the motivation, I just don't want any
major problems to occur. Its probably something really easy like the emission system
venting from the tank.

Thanks all, your posts indicate that its a one of a kind problem.

Rich
 
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