Fuel leak at tank

Tiny
ASBLANTON21
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  • 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO
  • 3.5L
  • 5 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,000 MILES
For a while I smelled fuel but never saw a leak. Over the past week or two, I have noticed a stain on my driveway from fuel and now notice a decent amount of fuel leaking every time I park. What is the best course of action if I want to fix this myself?
Monday, August 5th, 2019 AT 7:31 AM

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Tiny
BMDOUBLE
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I would inspect the filler neck hoses under the vehicle because these are known to corrode and leak over time. Also just do a general overall inspection of the fuel tank for fuel staining for a possible fuel pump o-ring failure. If you find that it is a repair that you cannot handle, get it to a shop as soon as you can for safety reasons. I added an illustration of where some leaks can come from.
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Monday, August 5th, 2019 AT 2:25 PM

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