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Old 12-03-2009, 03:27 PM
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Default Car is leaking gas!!

I've noticed that my gas gauge is moving quicker than usual, so when i smelled gas outside my car i figured she sprouted a leak. and sure enough its dripping onto the bullet on my exhaust and then dripping on the pavement.

Im guessing its somewhere in the tank area that its leaking.

Where should i check first?
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I've noticed that my gas gauge is moving quicker than usual, so when i smelled gas outside my car i figured she sprouted a leak. and sure enough its dripping onto the bullet on my exhaust and then dripping on the pavement.

Im guessing its somewhere in the tank area that its leaking.

Where should i check first?
Why, I'd suggest starting in the tank area!
Look on top of it where the fuel pump connections are. Also check the filler neck.
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I'd say filler neck. There's probably a grommet that seals the neck to the tank and it's probably deteriorated...




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