1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel Leak

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STAU1RIC
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Hello, I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0L with about 160000 miles on it. Runs fine, but once it got cold, around 0, I noticed a gasoline smell. Now this morning I noticed a good sized puddle of gasoline on the floor by the right front quarter. I'm guessing fuel line, but where do I start? Thanks for any help.
Jan 31, 2007 at 12:57 AM
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BOOTDOG
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what you need to do is get the vehicle on some ramps or jack it up, while you're looking with a flashlight around the area where the puddle is, have someone else turn the key to the on position to cut the fuel pump on. by doing this you should see where the fuel is leaking from, (i.e. a line)hope the info helps
Jan 31, 2007 at 10:15 AM

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Raise the van on ramps or a jack and inspect the puddle area with a flashlight while someone turns the key to ON so the fuel pump runs. Watch for the leak source, likely a fuel line.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0L noticed a gasoline smell in cold weather and a puddle of fuel by the right front. The expert advised raising the vehicle and turning the key to ON to run the fuel pump while looking for the leaking line.

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