1998 Toyota Corolla Smelling strong fuel after car starts

1998 TOYOTA COROLLA
118,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KORTOR97
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I have a 1998 Toyota Corolla, which drives well and in great condition. Just today, I started smelling fuel in the car after I started it. The smell was so strong I had to drive with the back windows partially down. I checked the fuel tank cap didn't find anything unusual.

Any idea where the smell is coming from?
Jan 21, 2010 at 7:44 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check the fuel system (injector seals, fuel connections, fuel filter) for leaks, if you find no leaks, then have Toyota put EVAP system on a scanner to find problem.
Jan 22, 2010 at 6:33 AM
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