This past weekend was one of those to be forgotten.
I went to fill up the 4runner and get gas to put in my future ex-S-I-L POS S10 that is in my backyard to se if that is why it won't start. As I turned out of the shopping center, the 5 gallon bucket that I had set the gas can in turned over and spilled gas. I spent a while putting Resolve on it and vacuuming. This morning I could still smell it. What is the magic silver bullet?
On a serious note, I have had great luck with baking soda.
Fire. The tough part is keeping it to the gas though, usually the car goes up with it. However, I can guarantee you will remove the gasoline smell.
For future trips, bungees are your friend. As a fellow "carrying gas cans in an enclosed wagon type vehicle" person, I always - always - always bungee those so they can't fall over. Gas cans inside your car are evil enough without spills.
I spilled a bit of gas in my FR-S a few weeks back transporting my POS leaky gas can for the mower (which pissed me off to the point I spent ~$25 bucks on a 'utility jug' from Summit Racing to replace it.) Stunk like hell for a day or two, but after maybe a week it all evaporated out and the smell was completely gone.
Gasoline is a volatile compound, the smell will not last that long.
Sprinkle baking soda on carpet, seats if they are fabric, close up the car in the sun, then come back, open it up and vacuum up your baking soda.
Toebra said:Gasoline is a volatile compound, the smell will not last that long.
Sprinkle baking soda on carpet, seats if they are fabric, close up the car in the sun, then come back, open it up and vacuum up your baking soda.
This. I’m constantly spilling gas in the disco. It goes away quickly.
dculberson said:For future trips, bungees are your friend. As a fellow "carrying gas cans in an enclosed wagon type vehicle" person, I always - always - always bungee those so they can't fall over. Gas cans inside your car are evil enough without spills.
Normally I take my pickup. I just needed to fill up the 4runner.
since you've already given it a good clean just leave the windows down basically anytime it's not raining. When i got my truck it stank bad of cigarettes. I give every surface a good wipe down and was generous with the fabreeze then would leave the windows down/cracked pretty much every day and night (weather permitting) for about 2 weeks which did the truck. I'd imagine with gas it'd probably get out quicker.
In reply to edizzle89 :
Two days ago it was much better just by leaving it open. Yesterday was cooler, rainy and HUMID. It was much worse. Hopefully it will clear up enough to open it up again. I’m going to hit it good with baking soda this weekend if it’s still stinking. The googles suggested diluted white vinegar followed by soda. Vinegar>gasoline.
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