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What is your question?
My car smells like gas all the time and stutters when accelerating and there’s no leak
What makes this problem better or worse?
When driving
How long has your 2015 Mini Cooper Countryman had this problem?
A few weeks
1 Reply
Hi, this is Bo, an auto expert on RepairPal's Car Genius team! A gas smell with no visible leak and stuttering on acceleration is a classic Mini mystery. Odds are it’s a fuel vapor issue—probably the EVAP system, which handles fuel vapors. A loose or cracked gas cap, a faulty purge valve, or a leaky charcoal canister could all cause the smell. If the stutter’s in the mix, it might even be a misfire tied to a fuel delivery issue, like a bad injector or fuel pressure regulator. Get it checked soon, though—a persistent gas smell isn’t just unpleasant; it can be dangerous. If you need any further advice or want help finding a trusted RepairPal shop in your area, please feel free to call us at 877-913-1554.