Gas smell inside van

1,700,298 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KUCHLER 123
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When I fill my gas tank up when I drive there's a strong order of gas, but when the gas gets to halfway down there is no smell or leaks.
Apr 7, 2020 at 1:13 AM
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KASEKENNY
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More than likely this is a purge solenoid or canister issue. Basically what happens is when you fill the tank the vapor is pushed into this system and the purge valve allows the vapor into the engine. More then likely this is leaking and allowing that vapor to enter the passenger compartment through the HVAC system.

I attached the process on how to replace the solenoid. We should start here and inspect all the lines going to the solenoid for cranking or leaks.

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks
Apr 7, 2020 at 1:30 AM
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KUCHLER 123
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Thanks. can't see the picture but I got the idea.
Apr 7, 2020 at 1:37 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Sorry. Here are the pictures a little larger. The website does shrink them when they get attached. Let me know if you have questions. Thanks
Apr 7, 2020 at 1:49 AM
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