Smelling Gasoline In My Garage

Lucky1 · 11-04-2018, 07:05 PM

Thought I'd put this one to you Bimmerpost sleuths. Think I know the answer and this may end up being a dumb ignorant question but thought I'd double check with you guys anyway to know for sure.

Lately every once and a while when I step into my garage I immediately smell gasoline. It doesn't matter which of my cars is parked in there I don't think although they both take their turns in and out. I did just fill up the 128i and park it in there today but not sure thats the reason.

The only other source of gas I can think of is a quarter full cherry can which I filled with 91 octane to carry as spare fuel for a track day last year but I never used it up. When I go near it I can't smell the gas and both the small and large caps appear pretty tight. My car also doesn't smell near the tank. Regardless is this cherry can likely the source and what should I do? The fuel is a year old and didn't have stabilizer added to it. Is it still worth anything or should I dispose of it (and how?). Makes me wonder how proper fuel storage is really done as I know lots of people keep gas in their garage for mowers and "just in case".

Love to hear your thoughts guys.

1MOREMOD · 11-04-2018, 07:05 PM

Neighbors burning you out

///M Ryder · 11-04-2018, 08:27 PM

Make sure you release the pressure on your cherry can. Pressure builds up with changing temps and you might be getting fumes from the caps. Also check any lawn equipment you might have.....2 stroke weed eaters will pressurize and leak...….Phil

tuco44 · 11-04-2018, 11:08 PM

Hate to be picky, but I really think you mean "jerry can"...??

And I do think that is the source of your gas smell. Empty it, and see if the smell goes away.

Biginboca · 11-05-2018, 03:25 AM

Leave cars outside for a day and see if you still smell it

Efthreeoh · 11-06-2018, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tuco44

Hate to be picky, but I really think you mean "jerry can"...??

And I do think that is the source of your gas smell. Empty it, and see if the smell goes away.

I think that's racist...

Efthreeoh · 11-06-2018, 09:11 AM

How old is the other car?

///M Power-Belgium · 11-06-2018, 09:22 AM

1MOREMOD · 11-06-2018, 09:30 AM

Usually smells like gas in my car. It's why BMW drivers have no friends.

Lucky1 · 11-06-2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

How old is the other car?

Its my 2006 Z4M roadster with 33,000 miles on it.

eluded · 11-07-2018, 12:30 AM

Put gas can and any mowers or blowers outside. Then see if smell returns.... basic troubleshooting. Glad I could help

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Lucky1 Colonel 647 Rep 2,051 Posts Drives: '08 128i Coupe SGM 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00] 2008 128i Coupe [0.00] 2006 Z4 M Roadster [0.00]	Thought I'd put this one to you Bimmerpost sleuths. Think I know the answer and this may end up being a dumb ignorant question but thought I'd double check with you guys anyway to know for sure. Lately every once and a while when I step into my garage I immediately smell gasoline. It doesn't matter which of my cars is parked in there I don't think although they both take their turns in and out. I did just fill up the 128i and park it in there today but not sure thats the reason. The only other source of gas I can think of is a quarter full cherry can which I filled with 91 octane to carry as spare fuel for a track day last year but I never used it up. When I go near it I can't smell the gas and both the small and large caps appear pretty tight. My car also doesn't smell near the tank. Regardless is this cherry can likely the source and what should I do? The fuel is a year old and didn't have stabilizer added to it. Is it still worth anything or should I dispose of it (and how?). Makes me wonder how proper fuel storage is really done as I know lots of people keep gas in their garage for mowers and "just in case". Love to hear your thoughts guys.
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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Make sure you release the pressure on your cherry can. Pressure builds up with changing temps and you might be getting fumes from the caps. Also check any lawn equipment you might have.....2 stroke weed eaters will pressurize and leak...….Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	Hate to be picky, but I really think you mean "jerry can"...?? And I do think that is the source of your gas smell. Empty it, and see if the smell goes away. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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