Have you ever noticed a strong fuel smell around the car, particularly after refueling, possibly due to a purge valve issue?

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Have you ever noticed a strong fuel smell around the car, particularly after refueling, possibly due to a purge valve issue?

A stuck purge valve can cause fuel vapors to escape instead of being redirected to the intake manifold. Have you experienced this issue in summer o r after filling the tank?

Sirat Ul Jinan asked on 07 Aug 2025 15:54:16 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 07 Aug 2025 15:57:33 pm

Yes, especially in summer o r after refueling, some owners detected a strong petrol odor around the car. This was traced to a leaky o r stuck purge valve that allowed fuel vapors to escape instead of recycling them back to the engine. Mechanics often checked the purge valve and vapor canister in such cases.