1995 Chrysler LHS Gas smell

Tiny
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  • 1995 CHRYSLER LHS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156,220 MILES
When I first start my car it smells of gas. What could be causing that? And could that be the reason why my car gets poor gas mileage. I get about 160 miles for every half tank.
Sunday, April 5th, 2009 AT 9:05 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Would you guess gas is leaking out? Since we can't see your car, I'd suggest you look under it to see if there's a puddle of gas and where it is. That would give us a clue as to the cause.

If there's no puddle on the ground, suspect leaking rubber o-rings in the fuel rail on the engine. That's a fire hazard.

It's only logical to assume if gas is leaking out, it's going to affect your gas mileage.

Caradiodoc
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 AT 7:40 AM

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