when i fill up the tank i get a bad gas smell inside the cab for about ten minutes

1998 CHEVROLET S-10
170,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JEEPER#1
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then it is gone. i don't smell gas outside the truck.
Nov 26, 2019 at 4:52 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Is your Malfunction Indicator Lamp [MIL] or "check engine" lamp illuminated? If so could you please pull the Direct Trouble Code [DTC] for us. Here is a link below explaining how to do this, if needed:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please get back to us with what you find out and we can go from there.

Thanks,
Alex
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Nov 26, 2019 at 7:01 AM
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STRAILER
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This sounds like you have an EVAP issue that is why the expert wanted to run the codes. To me it sounds like the charcoal canister needs to be replaced or a purge solenoid. Please run the codes and get back to us.
Nov 26, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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