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Fuel Fumes are filling our Garage!

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I'm highly concerned about a problem I'm having with my 2000 Odyssey. As the gas levels get lower, the smell of gasoline proliferates from my van. If the tank is less than 1/4 full, then the air is so thick it's almost unbearable.

I've had the van in for service, but they said that a system pressure check showed there was no leak in the fuel system. Yet there is no vacuum suction noise when removing the gas cap for fueling.

I'm afraid of the health hazards this condition could cause, but don't know what to do given that the dealership found no problem.

Anyone had similar problems? ANYONE have any suggestions about what the problem could be or what to have the dealership do?
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Sandy,

PLEASE, do not keep this van in a closed garage until you find the cause of the vapor leak! Be aware that gasoline vapor is heavier than air and builds up at ground level and could be ignited by any spark or flame. It will travel inside your home, if the garage is attached and could cause an explosion and fire. I know of a fella who washed parts in gasoline in a DETACHED garage and had the vapor travel through a breezeway and into his laundry room, where it flashed into flame, upon contact with the water heater pilot light, and destroyed a lot of the house. The flames also traveled out to the garage and burned him seriously. Gasoline is a VERY powerful item and deserves the utmost respect, always. Good luck......

Jerry O.


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2001 Odyssey GG LX
Sandy,
Glad to hear you finally got them to "admit" there is a problem and that you're going to be safe. Good luck....

Jerry O.


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2001 Odyssey GG LX
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