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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Strong gasoline fume coming from ventilation system at start up and when accelerating. Began this afternoon and I don't want to drive it further until I can check it out.

What can I do so I can limp into the dealer tomorrow?

edit: 2000 with 53K miles

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Old May 1, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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I think you show tow it to dealer, if you feel unsafe. iF it were my car, I would have checked for major fuel leak, and if nothing major, drive it to dlr; but, another option is exhaust leak that smells something like fuel on a cold start up.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 06:04 AM
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Do you have a check engine light?
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Old May 3, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Started up the next day and let it idle until warmed up. No gasoline smell. No check engine light. It's been sitting for a couple days now. Will start it again tomorrow and see what happens.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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i dont recommend that
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Old May 7, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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I limped to the dealer. Fuel injector seals to be replaced at $295.

Must not be a common issue as I could not find any info here after searching, and the dealer does not have part in stock. I was told that the part has rubber components that will wear with age.

Thanks to all who replied.
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