1994 Buick Century gas smell when tank is full

77,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SOCCERCOACHGUY
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my '94 buick century runs great at the moment...but exhibits a very strong gas odor if I fill the tank all the way up. S'up???
Oct 12, 2008 at 7:43 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
It sounds like either you have a rust problem near the top of the tank, or the filler tube is leaking. The next time you put gas in it, look under it to look for wet spots.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Joe
Oct 17, 2008 at 8:19 AM
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