FarHorizon

Yeah - gasoline contains a high percentage of benzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon that causes cancer. The benzene concentration is why service stations all became "self service" - the service-station-attendants who formerly pumped gasoline all day were getting seriously dosed with benzene from the vapors. You can't avoid benzene exposure while you gas up your car (unless you use a respirator), but you shouldn't invite extra exposure by using gasoline as a solvent.

Also, the benzene in gasoline can enter your body through your skin as well. This is another reason not to use gasoline as a cleaner.

Finally, as mentioned in other replies, the vapors of gasoline are HIGHLY flammable, and are also heavier than air. This means that a flammable vapor cloud from the gasoline can travel significant distances through sewers, ditches, or other low spots - find a source of ignition - and flash back to the source.

Overall - non-flammable and less-flammable solvents are readily available that are significantly less toxic. Use them instead of gasoline.

Thanks.