1998 Dodge Caravan Raw fuel smell

170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRF0007
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My 1998 dodge grand caravan with 170,000 miles has an intermittent raw fuel smell. This seems to only happen when it is below forty degrees. The colder the temperature, the more often I smell the fuel smell. I notice it mostly when the heater is on with the recirculate set to off. I can smell the raw fuel smell outside the vehicle as well as inside. When the recirculate is set to on I do not get the smell and do not notice it outside the van although it may be present. I have taken it to the shop twice and each time they have not been able to replicate the smell.
Feb 12, 2008 at 4:25 PM
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D5NUKE
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check to see if you have a fuel injector leaking.Also check the fuel pressure regulator and inspect all fuel lines. You dont smell it on recirculate because your not pulling air in from the outside.
Feb 27, 2008 at 1:32 PM
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