Any idea why my car smells like gas?

[89blackGT]

Hi everyone...I come with a question....

My 89 GT has started to smell of gas, its not very stong, But it is noticeable on the inside and outside of the vehicle.

It is usually after driving for a bit. (although today i came out from work and could smell it).


I am fearing this could be a big problem, Anyone have any ideas what it could be, so i can try to figure it out and fix it?


Thanks.

[fred89lx]

Too many tacos?
But seriously,at that age your gas tank is probably starting to leak.Does it smell just after you've filled it up?They tend to start leaking (at least up here in the land of salt) at the split line.

[89blackGT]

Too many tacos?
But seriously,at that age your gas tank is probably starting to leak.Does it smell just after you've filled it up?They tend to start leaking (at least up here in the land of salt) at the split line.

Yes! It does. Thats when it smells the worst... The other times i can smell it is randomly when driving, or right after i drove it (or, in todays case... before i even went to drive it).

But theirs no leaks under the car where i park (i checked) where could it be going?

Not to change the subject and ask another question...But Any idea what might cause me to lose oil frequently too? (I get the check oil light coming on about once a month, and have to refill it with oil....Is this normal?). I was told i have leaks underneath, from my oil.... But i have never seen it drip so i dont think that could be where its all going. If its burning oil, does that mean something major is wrong?


I've owned the car for about 4 months, And i have been replacing stuff left and right (seriously, every time i fix something, something else dies.). The last repair was Monday, when i had the Fan clutch and water pump replaced... The same day i started smelling this gas smell more often then normal (proir to that i wasnt sure if it was my car, or other cars because it didnt happen often).

[89blackGT]

Oh, and i KNEW a taco joke would come into play in this thread

[BurnTire]

Could be leaking fumes around the top of the tank where the pump assembly goes in. Also check any vent lines on the tank. It has been a long time since I had my hands on a Fox body tank.

As far as the oil. If you not leaking it your burning it. How many miles do you put on the car between adding oil? If it is a high mile motor you can plan to burn some oil.

[fred89lx]

Another spot to check is the grommet where the filler neck goes into the tank.If it's just seeping,you won't get a puddle on the ground,but you WILL smell it.Get under the car and have a look around.
As far as using oil,if it 's not making puddles on the ground,you're burning it.Does your car smoke at startup?under hard acceleration?after letting off?