PLEASE:Need help tonight! Fuel Leak!!
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PLEASE:Need help tonight! Fuel Leak!!
SO some of you have known I have had this fuel smell coming from the right rear of my car for some time now. It only happens after I drive the car. Goes away after it sits for a bit. (Pressure related ive determined)
I have been reading forums for about 4 hours now because the shop is having a hell of a time figuring it out, and my warranty ends saturday.
Seems tons of 06/07 models of all types had same smell in same area but no one has posted what the problem was.
2006 wrx wagon. 67k miles
I took my car in today. They did a smoke test: no leak.
Fuel system pressure test: no leak.
Fuel cap check: no leak. (also a brand new subaru gas cap)
No CEL's, just a strong smell.
I was talking to the shop owner and one of his mechanics overheard. He said it could be an actual leak not just evap.(but no drip, maybe dripping on something and evaporating before i can see it) He also mentioned maybe its the return line, which he said isnt checked during smoke test. Something isnt right, it hasnt done this the whole time ive owned it. Surely someone on this forum had same issue. Please help.
Ive ran the car with the rear wheel off, didnt see anythign dripping. COuld it be the charcoal canister? POssible thats full. The shop is Tri-Star automotive here in Santa Rosa. Came highly recommended from friends and the USAA warranty company, but being we have a time crunch we are on a short string here.
Anyone have any suggestions to give him, ANYTHING? Please let me know.
Ryan
I have been reading forums for about 4 hours now because the shop is having a hell of a time figuring it out, and my warranty ends saturday.
Seems tons of 06/07 models of all types had same smell in same area but no one has posted what the problem was.
2006 wrx wagon. 67k miles
I took my car in today. They did a smoke test: no leak.
Fuel system pressure test: no leak.
Fuel cap check: no leak. (also a brand new subaru gas cap)
No CEL's, just a strong smell.
I was talking to the shop owner and one of his mechanics overheard. He said it could be an actual leak not just evap.(but no drip, maybe dripping on something and evaporating before i can see it) He also mentioned maybe its the return line, which he said isnt checked during smoke test. Something isnt right, it hasnt done this the whole time ive owned it. Surely someone on this forum had same issue. Please help.
Ive ran the car with the rear wheel off, didnt see anythign dripping. COuld it be the charcoal canister? POssible thats full. The shop is Tri-Star automotive here in Santa Rosa. Came highly recommended from friends and the USAA warranty company, but being we have a time crunch we are on a short string here.
Anyone have any suggestions to give him, ANYTHING? Please let me know.
Ryan
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SO some of you have known I have had this fuel smell coming from the right rear of my car for some time now. It only happens after I drive the car. Goes away after it sits for a bit. (Pressure related ive determined)
I have been reading forums for about 4 hours now because the shop is having a hell of a time figuring it out, and my warranty ends saturday.
Seems tons of 06/07 models of all types had same smell in same area but no one has posted what the problem was.
2006 wrx wagon. 67k miles
I took my car in today. They did a smoke test: no leak.
Fuel system pressure test: no leak.
Fuel cap check: no leak. (also a brand new subaru gas cap)
No CEL's, just a strong smell.
I was talking to the shop owner and one of his mechanics overheard. He said it could be an actual leak not just evap.(but no drip, maybe dripping on something and evaporating before i can see it) He also mentioned maybe its the return line, which he said isnt checked during smoke test. Something isnt right, it hasnt done this the whole time ive owned it. Surely someone on this forum had same issue. Please help.
Ive ran the car with the rear wheel off, didnt see anythign dripping. COuld it be the charcoal canister? POssible thats full. The shop is Tri-Star automotive here in Santa Rosa. Came highly recommended from friends and the USAA warranty company, but being we have a time crunch we are on a short string here.
Anyone have any suggestions to give him, ANYTHING? Please let me know.
Ryan
I have been reading forums for about 4 hours now because the shop is having a hell of a time figuring it out, and my warranty ends saturday.
Seems tons of 06/07 models of all types had same smell in same area but no one has posted what the problem was.
2006 wrx wagon. 67k miles
I took my car in today. They did a smoke test: no leak.
Fuel system pressure test: no leak.
Fuel cap check: no leak. (also a brand new subaru gas cap)
No CEL's, just a strong smell.
I was talking to the shop owner and one of his mechanics overheard. He said it could be an actual leak not just evap.(but no drip, maybe dripping on something and evaporating before i can see it) He also mentioned maybe its the return line, which he said isnt checked during smoke test. Something isnt right, it hasnt done this the whole time ive owned it. Surely someone on this forum had same issue. Please help.
Ive ran the car with the rear wheel off, didnt see anythign dripping. COuld it be the charcoal canister? POssible thats full. The shop is Tri-Star automotive here in Santa Rosa. Came highly recommended from friends and the USAA warranty company, but being we have a time crunch we are on a short string here.
Anyone have any suggestions to give him, ANYTHING? Please let me know.
Ryan
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I already talked to noah about it but he doesnt do warranty work. I would like to not have to pay for it if possible.
The shop is also a smog shop, he said except for what might come out my tail pipe, this will not affect my smog results.
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I'd bet for $300 tops you'll have no fuel smell and Noah will give you a Blue Moon and send you on your way!
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Had the same issue and location with my LGT-B....turned out to be a fuel pump. The dealer replaced it and the smell went away.
Never said what the actual issue was, but it went away so I didn't care too much...
Never said what the actual issue was, but it went away so I didn't care too much...
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