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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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IN THE PAST COUPLE OF A DAYS I HAVE NOTICED A FUEL ODOR, VERY STRONG TOO. I'VE CHECKED FOR LEAKS AND CAME UP WITH NOTHING, I CHANGED THE GAS CAP ASWELL. I DO NOT OVER FILL EITHER, I STOP FUELING WHEN THE PUMP STOPS BY ITSELF, I DO NOT TOP OFF. ANY ONE HAVE ANY IDEAS?
 
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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too many trips to taco bell....
 
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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Check all the hoses, vacuum & fuel,especially the ones involved with the EVAP system. It is very hard to spot a fuel leak, especially on a hot engine, because the fuel evaporates almost immediately. Check when the engine is cold, start the engine and take a good look. Fuel leaks look like wet spots that disappear as the engine warms up.
 
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