FUEL SMELL

112,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EDGERTON1981
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why does my 97 ford escort smell like fuel when running and getting bad gas milage?
Aug 10, 2011 at 10:14 PM
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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.
Aug 10, 2011 at 11:43 PM
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