well i went to put gas yesterday and i topped off now i have a smell of gas in the cabin that wont go away, i did have a small puddle under the car after i filled up but theres has been no puddle there after that?? could it be just that i overflowed it? or something much worse???

 

1. never top off. When the fuel gets warmer, it needs to have room to expand. If you're topped off it may not have room.
2. check and see if your fuel overflow drain is clogged or dumping *into* the car. IIRC you can see it behind the trunk paneling. If it's not attached or leaking, that means when you overfilled, it dumped the fuel into the inside of the trunk/fender area..

 

There could be a small fuel leak in one of your lines. Where under the car did you see a puddle? IIRC the fuel lines run next to the brake lines, under the right side of the vehicle. If one had a leak it could explain the smell in the cabin. If I was you I would let the car idle for a bit, and take a look under the car.

 

I had a similar problem every time i filled up the car I smelled gas found out the the O ring on top of the fuel pump was bad.....

 

the puddle was under the car at the gas station but i checked the car out today and theres no spill in the car wat so ever, nor under the car the smell isnt as bad as it was yesterday im trying to burn thorough some fuel to see if the topping it off is the colprit.

 

Do not top off.

How does topping off add value?

 

+1 Gas cap code might show up P0455, might need a new one, Hopefully its something simple and not your evap system

 

well the smell is starting to go away i guess it was some gas that was sitting on top, lesson learned never topping off again

 

I'm thinking about junking it. Looks like a lot of crap under there for nothing.

 

Haha seriously? I think that would throw all kinds of codes and you wouldnt pass inspection

 

I used to be a "topper." And quit doing it. Big signs on gas stations...no topping.

Lot to do with the environment. Escape of fumes.

Let's do our portion.

I now despise people spending 15 seconds trying to squeeze a few more cents into their tank like it is the end of the world.

I would speculate that at least 50% of you (I quit) are doing it. STOP.

Save your 10~15 seconds and make it worthwhile. And do something for the environment. Peace!