2001 Pontiac Grand Prix gas smell

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
203,700 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JJBUG226
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my car smells strongly of gas when I let it idle to warm up first thing in the morning. It doesn't so this at any other time. What's wrong?
Nov 12, 2009 at 10:42 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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First check for leaks in fuel system. If you find none, then most likely there is a leak in the EVAP system, which purges fumes from tank into intake.
Nov 13, 2009 at 8:34 AM
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