Strong Gasoline Odor Inside Car V70 2.4T 2002

mspanache · Post by **mspanache** » 31 Oct 2018, 18:09

I just bought this car....85k. This is my 5th Volvo wagon...I guess I'm hooked! It is a beautiful car, BUT, really strong gas smell.

It seems to be worse after it has been parked for a while. I see no puddles of leaking gas.

I am a widow and really need some advice before I take it to a mechanic.

Post by **SuperHerman** » 31 Oct 2018, 18:34

Most likely the fuel pump. The top cracks and causes what you describe. Some have gotten by with applying a layer of JB Weld over the fuel pump plastic to cover the crack. Others just replace the part. Do a search for replacing the fuel pump and you will find what you need. Then remove the seats and get to the covers and examine the pump and confirm that is your issue.

mspanache · Post by **mspanache** » 31 Oct 2018, 18:40

SuperHerman....thank you SO much for the speedy reply. This has driven me nuts, thinking I bought a lemon.

I will feel more confident talking to a mechanic. Thank you again!

Post by **June** » 31 Oct 2018, 19:46

mspanache wrote: ↑31 Oct 2018, 18:40 SuperHerman....thank you SO much for the speedy reply. This has driven me nuts, thinking I bought a lemon.

I will feel more confident talking to a mechanic. Thank you again!

I had that happen in to my 2004 S80 and Volvo had a recall and fixed it for free March 16, 2016. It would be worth checking. June

Post by **abscate** » 01 Nov 2018, 00:33

Have a good look under the fuel rail for dampness and fuel leaks. You don’t want any fuel leak anywhere,but especially near the hot engine. I’ll put up,a picture where to look.

Post by **precopster** » 01 Nov 2018, 05:40

If someone has recently replaced the fuel pump and hasn't bothered to fit a new o ring to the top of the hold down ring you will get fuel odours. The o ring stretches when old and should be replaced upon re-installation of a new pump.

The smell would happen with a tank that's more than half full.

EngineeringBloke · Post by **EngineeringBloke** » 01 Nov 2018, 10:22

I had a strong gas smell with my '06 S60. It turned out to be that the fuel line at the gas filter had rusted and was leaking. The filter is just in front of the passenger rear wheel on the under side of the car. It is bigger than a soft drink can. Picture in the link. While my leak was outside, I could certainly smell it in the car. Also, at first there were no leaks seen on the ground.

You could scoot down there and check to see if the smell was stronger to check for a leak in that area.

Change your fuel filter how to