car smell

2002 SUBARU OUTBACK
102,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JBARAN
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when we start the car we smell gasoline and while it is idoling\We have lifted the hood and looked .We don't see anything
Jan 2, 2011 at 11:55 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check all fuel lines between the fuel tank and the engine. Check fuel rail, injectors... Gas evaporates quickly, so you need to either check for leaks while it is running or when you first shut the engine.
Feb 21, 2011 at 3:54 PM
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