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Gas Smell in Air Vents. How to change fuel filter?

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Old 03-26-2010, 06:48 AM
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Default Gas Smell in Air Vents. How to change fuel filter?

The car smells like gas and when i turn on my A/C i can smell it coming though the vents.
It sounds like a leak to me, however i seem to be getting about 29mpg.

Should I change the fuel filter?
i saw a how to when i was looking through other posts but now i cannot find it.
 
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Old 03-26-2010, 07:59 AM
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Don't drive a car with a fuel leak, even a small leak makes it very likely to catch on fire. Look under the hood and find the leak, and repair accordingly.
 
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Old 03-26-2010, 08:29 AM
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the fuel filter is right on the firewall near the battery, you just unbolt, remove the line, replace and ur done, its not hard at all, but i dont think thats your problome
 
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Old 03-26-2010, 10:09 AM
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I smelled gas through air vents when I bashed my fuel rail with my knuckle while adjusting valve lash. I checked and there was no gas spraying in my engine bay, but one of the injectors was turned slightly, so I adjusted it and havnt had the smell since. prolly wont help you, but just putting it out there.
 
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Old 03-26-2010, 09:27 PM
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Thanks...

If its leaking into the A/c where could it be leaking from?
 
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Old 03-26-2010, 09:48 PM
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The vapor is just coming into the vents when the recirc is off. Check the fuel line connections around the fuel filter and injectors and the vacuum/vent hoses on the evap canister.
 
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Old 03-27-2010, 08:59 AM
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Vapors from anywhere under the hood will get sucked into the A/C. The A/C takes in air through the little grille below the windshield.
 
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Old 03-27-2010, 12:03 PM
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problem solved! thank you
 
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Old 03-27-2010, 12:27 PM
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how did you solve your problem. that way other people can find a answer when having the same issue
 
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