How come everytime I turn my key to start the car gas pours from underneath it

Tiny
TANZ
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
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I tryed to start my car it wouldnt start then I smelled gas when I got out it was a big puddle underneath wit gas leaking from it what is it I can do to fix it
Thursday, September 8th, 2011 AT 11:19 PM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Depends on where and whats leaking unfornatly I cant see whats leaking. Is it a fuel line running down from the top of the fuel tank?
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Thursday, September 8th, 2011 AT 11:32 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Seems a pressurised fuel line, hose or joint is leaking and it can only get worse.

You would need to get under the vehicle to check where the leak is coming from and continue from there.

This is a safety hazard so you should get it done immediately and avoid starting the vehicle if possible.
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Friday, September 9th, 2011 AT 1:18 PM

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