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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Hey Guys!

So I found a fuel leak. Actually I smell and see a fuel leak and need help finding where its coming from. I can see fuel that has been dried on the bottom of the fuel tank but the bottom seems like its pretty solid. It really only leaks when its about 3/4 - full tank. But you can definitely smell gasoline outside of my car. Anyone have any tricks to find a fuel leak or am I SOL and have to take it to a stealership or my mechanic.

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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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check the fuel pump seal
 
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 01 Avant
check the fuel pump seal
seal is still in good shape no tears.
 
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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smoke test if you dont visually see the leak
 
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 01 Avant
smoke test if you dont visually see the leak
How do you do that?
 
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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lol....
 
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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There a good chance it's your fuel filter who need to be change. If you didn't change your fuel filter in the past 2 years, check that out .. cheap replacement part .. everytime mine is due to be change, it leak gas ... the filter is near the rear passenger wheel so if you see some leaking in this area, it might be the filter.

Good luck
 
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