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gas fumes

Old 02-10-2007, 07:42 PM
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gas fumes

hi guys...
i notice there is faint gas fumes inside the cabin of my car
especially in heavy traffic or a hot sunny day
is this normal? or if not what do i need to look for???
thanks a bunch

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Old 02-10-2007, 08:07 PM
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fuel pumps are possibly leaking, or leak in a gas line, have it checked out very soon its very dangerous.
Old 02-11-2007, 02:08 AM
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the charcoal canister may also be suspect, its not the easiest thing to get to, but you describe HOT condition, when fuel most likely to evap. this is part of vapory recovery syst.
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thanks guys
i'll check those listed above very soon
thanks again

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