I have a 1989 firebird 305 tbi and it smells like gas when I drive it what could it be?

 

check the recalls on the neck of the gas tank. you local dealer might be able to tell you about your recall

 

Yea I would check your gas filler neck. I have read about those leaking. By the way welcome to the boards

 

i have an 88 t/a and it smell like gas too. they usually do that right after you fill up the tank allthe way, i also got a new gas cap and it seems to help(except when the pump spits some out after ive removed it )

 

the filter in the charcoal canister can cause th e interior to smell like gas if it needs to be replaced.

 

Charcoal canister, leaky injectors/fuel rail, and bad fuel pressure regulator can all make the interior smell like fuel. As for the gas tank filler neck, the easiest way to make sure you have a good seal is to listen for the hissing sound when you remove your gas cap. Of course, this only works after driving around for awhile... - John '89 L98

 

Welcome Aboard!

You're not as fortunate with the newer F-cars. After 1987, the EVAP canister is no longer serviceable. The earlier cars have a filter pad in the base that reqires replacement every 30,000 miles:




Newer examples are not filtered and are trashed if they become clogged. Just to make sure, check the vacuum hose condition and routing for the EVAP canister. Check all the other items listed and you should get a little closer to the source.