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I am on vacation in S. Dakota while driving through the mountains we started smelling gasoline. the van is running fine. We are now hearing a high pitch sound. still van is running ok. Stopped to take a photo, weard noise heard outside van trased it to gas cap.Opened gas cap SO MUCH pressure it blew the cap out of my hand. put cap back on it shut engine down. to get back to camp I left gas cap off. any idea of problem? tomorrow 4th no shop open . is it safe to drive ? we are thousands of miles from home.
Country: United StatesMake: ChevroletModel: C3500 HD Chas/CabYear: 2005 Already Tried: Taking gas cap off to vent pressure.
Hello, I'm Cam. At anytime during our discussion you need more information or clarification, please reply.The system should not be under pressure like that, so I would think a couple things. First is the evap system, is the check engine light on? Second, was there a high pitched whining?
Check engine light comes on and off in this RV. we've had it checked multiple times. No it was not on at this time.
The high pitch noise came from fumes being pushed out of the gas cap.
Any chance that you had the codes that turned the light on? Do you hear a humming nose when the fuel pump in the tank is running?
No to the codes
Didn't notice fuel pump noise.
Ok, with the cap loose, does it run fine and have lots of power?
Yes it seems to run fine.
I drove back to camp with the cap off. Then when I put it back on it killed the engine.
I would concentrate then looking at the evap system, but you can drive it with the cap loose in the mean time Keep the tank full to help reduce the build up of heat.
Ok So my next question is.
How long do you feel it is safe to drive it this way. as we are on vacation and must make a decision keep going or turn back. It is 1257 miles home. BUT our plan is to continue on to yellowstone and then home.
If you are mindful of the fact the cap is loose, close it overnight then only have it loose when running, I feel there is a good chance you will make it all the way with no troubles, but if anything changes on how it runs then take it is straight away.
thank you.
How can I aadvise you of the final outcome as I know this would interest me if I were giving this kind of advise.
I do really wish to thank you.
You can save the link as a favorite and reply back at any time, even after providing a rating. Yes I am always happy to hear the outcome.