Fuel Smell

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  1. AXLEJOHNSON

    AXLEJOHNSON Member

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    A couple times over the past month I have had a really strong smell of fuel in my car. I think it happens when it is really cold outside. I have a stock DP so its not catless. I am just wondering if I could be running rich because of the temp. I hope its nothing serious, but any ideas?
     
  2. WRX_SVXGirl

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    with the low temperature this can happen (according to subaru), just tighten your clamps on your fuel line. there was another post about this somewhere.
     
  3. Jake

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    yeah, its a fuel line problem. they're a bitch to get to. up under the intake manifold
     
  4. AXLEJOHNSON

    AXLEJOHNSON Member

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    Is this a fire hazard? I want to be cremated when I die, I just don't want my WRX to be the one that does it.
     
  5. WRX_SVXGirl

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    i dont think so, i get the smell in my car occassionaly but thats because i run rich.
     
  6. AXLEJOHNSON

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    Thanks, it just had me worried. I don't want maybe baby to burn up on me.
     
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    it shouldnt be that much of an issue, but if i were you id get under there and tighten it..

    then again the intake manifold is a bit*h to remove..
     

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