FUEL SMELL

Tiny
EDGERTON1981
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  • 1997 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 112,000 MILES
Why does my 97 ford escort smell like fuel when running and getting bad gas milage?
Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 5:14 AM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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You probably have a leak. If you can smell it while driving, look on the engine for wetness. In particular, look around the injectors. If you only smell it when standing still, look along the right side of the car for dripping fuel.
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 6:43 AM

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