3.3TT Gas Smell in cabin

[Etowery22]

Good evening,

I recently replaced put the hks m45il in my 2019 kia stinger gt and once a in a while, briefly, I get a gasoline smell in the cabin. It normally dissipates a few minutes later and it also happens randomly. I have stopped and popped the hood, it does not smell and no check engine lights, etc. Could it be the plugs or any other suggestions?

 

[westcoastGT]

the cabin filters are crap . you can smell cigarette smoke 2 vehicles ahead in traffic ................

 

[Etowery22]

the cabin filters are crap . you can smell cigarette smoke 2 vehicles ahead in traffic ................

Wow that is a good thing to know. Do they have a replacement that is better?

 

[Manaz]

If the stock filters are just a particulate filter (basically a paper or material element), it may be possible to get a charcoal filter replacement after-market which will cut down smells better.

 

[westcoastGT]

Wow that is a good thing to know. Do they have a replacement that is better?

some guys have tried charcoal filters and no measurable luck , its a Kia thing unfortunately !!

 

[Hockster]

Maybe the dog is hiding in the back seat and letting it rip?

 

[Manaz]

some guys have tried charcoal filters and no measurable luck , its a Kia thing unfortunately !!

Bugger. I generally keep my air on recycled to try to keep the smells down anyway.

 

[westcoastGT]

Bugger. I generally keep my air on recycled to try to keep the smells down anyway.

that will result in a smelly AC unit in no time , especially in your part of the world

 

[SteveCo]

I've never had any noticeable external smells seep into the cabin, other than somewhat pungent OEM windshield washer fluid, or driving by a feedlot on the highway - that'll put a wrinkle in your snout.

Definitely no gasoline smells, you'll want to check into that further ...

 

[ShannonC]

some guys have tried charcoal filters and no measurable luck , its a Kia thing unfortunately !!

A good quality charcoal filter WILL keep those nasties out. Why would it be "a Kia thing" ?

 

[ShannonC]

that will result in a smelly AC unit in no time , especially in your part of the world

Clean air and low humidity will not cause a smelly AC. For best results though it should be used on fresh as well according to outside air quality. In traffic, always on recirc but otherwise fresh.

 

[westcoastGT]

A good quality charcoal filter WILL keep those nasties out. Why would it be "a Kia thing" ?

My wife had a Soul , then a Sorento both had the same issue , the prior 9 BMWs did not , its been noted on this Forum several times and my service dept agrees its a weak link in Kias

 

[westcoastGT]

Clean air and low humidity will not cause a smelly AC. For best results though it should be used on fresh as well according to outside air quality. In traffic, always on recirc but otherwise fresh.

its the condensation that soaks filters and gathers on hoses and vents that eventually can grow mold , its also happens when you turn the car off after running the AC ( especiallly if the Recirc has been set )

 

[westcoastGT]

A good quality charcoal filter WILL keep those nasties out. Why would it be "a Kia thing" ?

Heres what I bought , please try one and see what you think ...................It might have been marginally better for a few weeks ....................but not much longer
Security Check

 

[ShannonC]

^ that link is blocked to me.
Here's what is manufactured locally...
Cabin Air Filters | KIA STINGER Cabin Air Filter 2017 onwards

 

[westcoastGT]

^ that link is blocked to me.
Here's what is manufactured locally...
Cabin Air Filters | KIA STINGER Cabin Air Filter 2017 onwards

Mine is K&N , was about 50 USD .................honestly a waste of money BUT washable ...............I hope you have better luck , pls keep us posted !!

 

[Manaz]

that will result in a smelly AC unit in no time , especially in your part of the world

Hasn't done so in nearly 30 years of car ownership for me, unless you think the Stinger is particularly sensitive to this?

 

[19GT-AWD]

I got a gas smell in the car the other day ...

Of course, I was just coming back from the gas station with a topped up 5 gallon container in the rear storage compartment.

 

[MerlintheMad]

The only outside "extraneous smells" I've experienced in my Stinger was on my road trip through Nebraska. But, I have to say, the cow smell was seriously knocked back from my previous experience of years ago crossing NE.