Leaking fuel from a box like with hoses located by the top rear of the right rear tire

1996 MERCEDES BENZ E320

65,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

FERNANDO VINCETTI

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The leaking sometimes goes away, then starts again, with the engine off.

Jul 4, 2022 at 2:28 PM

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Yep, this sounds like it's because the EVAP vapor canister is bad. here is the location so you can replace it. Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Jul 5, 2022 at 4:11 PM