Gas smell in cab using auto start

[jsmith032]

Every time I auto start my truck and let it run for a couple minutes, jump in the cab, it smells like a gas station. It’s only running for a couple minutes, nothing crazy.

Could it be an exhaust leak or something? I just had it in for Service so I’m assuming they would’ve called that out if they noticed it.

 

[KrustyKush]

Do you auto start in an enclosed space? Garage or covered port? Otherwise I got nothin’.

 

[mikeru82]

By auto start I’m assuming you mean remote start. Exhaust shouldn't smell like gas. Are you sure it's gas you're smelling? You should never smell gasoline, especially inside the cab. It's indicative of a fuel leak. If that's actually the case you should stop driving it until you find and fix the leak.

Does it smell like gas if you start it with the push button and let it idle for a couple minutes? As a test, instead of remote starting it (when it's parked in the same spot you normally remote start), try starting it with the push button and get out of the truck for a couple minutes. Then get in and see if you have the same smell.

 

[jsmith032]

I guess I should’ve clarified. It’s exhaust for sure. And yes, remote start and the truck is outside.

I did start it normally, leave, come back in a couple minutes and it’s smells like exhaust. Technically it’s not remote start that’s causing it. More of the idle for more than a couple minutes.

 

[Hemogoblin]

I guess I should’ve clarified. It’s exhaust for sure. And yes, remote start and the truck is outside.

I did start it normally, leave, come back in a couple minutes and it’s smells like exhaust. Technically it’s not remote start that’s causing it. More of the idle for more than a couple minutes.

Id say manifold leak or passenger side exhaust flange that connect to the manifold.

One easy way to check if you live in a colder climate is starting the truck and looking for exhaust moisture evaporating. Mine was clear as day coming from the manifold.

 

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[jsmith032]

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Dealership wants to charge me $275 for a diagnostic. I have extended support but if they “don’t find anything” they’ll charge me $275 still.