Fuel leak

2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU
91,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RONSON
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My son has been smelling gas on his car while driving. I told him to take it in and get it checked out. Unfortunately he is six hours south of me or I could check it. He said they do not see anything and will have to drop the tank to check there. They did say he is already up to $460.00 in labor alone before dropping the tank. And that it may be the fuel pump. I believe the pump is in the tank if I am correct. How can it be the pump if it is in the tank. I guess maybe a hose at the top of the tank to the pump. Anyone have any expertise on this subject. I hate to see him get ripped off. Any suggestions? Thanks
Jun 20, 2017 at 11:27 AM
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HMAC300
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Have it scanned for codes and see if evap canister codes come up then check lines to evap and vacuum lines to engine. He can go to most shops and get is smoke tested for leaks.
Jun 20, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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RONSON
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Thanks HMAC300 I forgot all about the smoke test. Which I just did on my ranger two years ago and showed the filler hose leak. I appreciate your time.
Jun 20, 2017 at 12:18 PM
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STRAILER
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Also,

Have him lift the hood and with a flashlight check each of the injectors for fuel to be safe.

Cheer, Ken
Jun 22, 2017 at 4:44 PM