2.9L & 3.0L V6 Tech General discussion of 2.9L and 3.0L V6 Ford Ranger engines.

95 3.0 gas smell

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-23-2011
ktmracer15's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
95 3.0 gas smell

if i idle the truck it idles fine and runs good but in like stop and go traffic or at lights the truck smells like gas and idk why? i race motocross and the smell of gas is fine but its strong smell. has anyone had this problem or might know whats wrong?

thanks!!!
 
  #2  
Old 03-23-2011
08rangerdan's Avatar
Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: London/Cambridge Ontario
Posts: 323
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
check simple stuff like a possibly rotted filler neck, or maybe the plugs are old and dirty, and dont burn all the gasoline in the chambers. possibly small leaks at the fuel pump, lines, or tank itself..
 
  #3  
Old 03-23-2011
OTRtech's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Upstate,NY
Posts: 2,598
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
x2 on the filler neck hose . Known problem if one bothers to search the site.

And don't forget
https://www.ranger-forums.com/ranger-forums-office-13/everyone-please-insert-signature-120109/
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Smith13
4.0L OHV & SOHC V6 Tech
4
12-29-2014 02:26 PM
iplayloudly
SOHC - 2.3L & 2.5L Lima Engines
8
11-03-2012 03:58 PM
hsteward90
General Technical & Electrical
4
11-16-2009 07:22 PM
08EscapeArtist
General Ford Ranger Discussion
4
09-15-2009 09:18 PM
CadiLLacPimPin
General Ford Ranger Discussion
8
01-23-2007 07:57 PM



Quick Reply: 95 3.0 gas smell



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:59 PM.