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Gas smell after off-roading

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by jaigo, Jun 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM.

  1. Jun 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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    jaigo

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    upload_2025-6-28_21-10-16.jpg Anyone experience a gas or ethanol smell coming from drivers side rear door area (right above gas tank) after off-roading?

    Drove my 4runner about 4hrs in 90-100° heat, then got on some trails. I was bouncing all over the place with an almost full gas tank. Afterwards I pulled off to air up, it had a strong smell of gas wafting up around drivers side of 4runner.
     
  2. Jun 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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    Most likely the fuel sloshed around and leaked around the cap? Have never experienced that myswlf tho. Worst case scenario you damaged the gas tank? Check for damage/watch out for leaks just to be sure.

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    Expansion. Has to go somewhere.
     
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