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Leaking Gas 2006 Roadster
After a prolonged hiatus of not being started ( approx. 6 weeks ), my '06 Roadster starts
right up but gas leaks from the tube by the filler neck behind the passenger rear wheel; good sized puddle ? After running and driving for a few minutes and anytime else, shutting down and restarting, this does not happen .. runs and acts fine. No hesitation or engine problem .. Thoughts as to why this happens only when the vehicle sits for several weeks ? Thanks |
Re: Leaking Gas 2006 Roadster
Originally Posted by Bayukbros
(Post 898378)
After a prolonged hiatus of not being started ( approx. 6 weeks ), my '06 Roadster starts
right up but gas leaks from the tube by the filler neck behind the passenger rear wheel; good sized puddle ? After running and driving for a few minutes and anytime else, shutting down and restarting, this does not happen .. runs and acts fine. No hesitation or engine problem .. Thoughts as to why this happens only when the vehicle sits for several weeks ? Thanks Sounds like a classic TOPPING OFF of the gas tank, when the gas nozzle automatically clicks off, stop the fueling process. Simple..... Dennis DTMenace |
Re: Leaking Gas 2006 Roadster
Originally Posted by Bayukbros
(Post 898378)
After a prolonged hiatus of not being started ( approx. 6 weeks ), my '06 Roadster starts
right up but gas leaks from the tube by the filler neck behind the passenger rear wheel; good sized puddle ? After running and driving for a few minutes and anytime else, shutting down and restarting, this does not happen .. runs and acts fine. No hesitation or engine problem .. Thoughts as to why this happens only when the vehicle sits for several weeks ? Thanks |
Re: Leaking Gas 2006 Roadster
Thank you both for answering; exactly what I thought, just some overflow.. I agree .. and
yes, it has happened before, but I think it was over filled that time too. I will keep an eye on it. And no, it was parked on a level surface ... Everyone have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !! |
Re: Leaking Gas 2006 Roadster
Originally Posted by Bayukbros
(Post 898399)
Thank you both for answering; exactly what I thought, just some overflow.. I agree .. and
yes, it has happened before, but I think it was over filled that time too. I will keep an eye on it. And no, it was parked on a level surface ... Everyone have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !! If there is too much gas in the fill tube by the time you get home it will have used some gas and the level in the tube will have dropped. There is no way the gas will overflow just sitting there idle for a few weeks. |
Re: Leaking Gas 2006 Roadster
Difference is was sitting "approx. 6 weeks ". Now if the fillup was at a low temperature and it then soaked at a higher temp, an overflow particularly when first started and recirculation is taking place then some weaping is likely. And there is a reason gas is called an "aeromatic hydrocarbon" , the human nose can detect a few parts per million.
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Re: Leaking Gas 2006 Roadster
Originally Posted by Padgett
(Post 898700)
Difference is was sitting "approx. 6 weeks ". Now if the fillup was at a low temperature and it then soaked at a higher temp, an overflow particularly when first started and recirculation is taking place then some weaping is likely. And there is a reason gas is called an "aeromatic hydrocarbon" , the human nose can detect a few parts per million.
This guy had puddles, not a smell. |
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