Gas Leak?
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Gas Leak?
Everytime i fill up my tank, there is a really bad gas odor, bad enough that I wouldnt light a match in garage. there are no odor from the trunk and I cant spot any leaks in the engine compartment or underneath the car. any ideas?
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CLS 55
That needs to go to the dealer ASAP! Everytime you fill up? Seriously a fuel leak or even smell of it isn't to be taken lightly. Something that happened to a friend in his 55, on his way to my house, he gets out of the car and hears a hissing sound. He parked the car and we saw and smelled fuel leaking out the bottom of the car. Turns out while driving something got through a small opening and punctured the tank. You may have a small hole towards the top of the tank, after you burn off some fuel it may not leak out. Regardless get it checked out ASAP, also if its punctured plan on your insurance picking up the tab.
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06 CLS55 AMG
I'd take it to the dealer just to be sure. could it be the 10% ethanol? or 93 octane or better running rich? It might be something small too like stank smell in the gascap well.
Isnt the hissing noise is the car lowering itself?
Isnt the hissing noise is the car lowering itself?
Last edited by Jocampo; Aug 23, 2007 at 10:38 AM.
