Thread: Smell of fuel
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Old Oct 15th, 2007, 12:21 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by rod_88
Anyone?!
I guarantee you, there is no "vent tube" on the gas tank as it's a sealed system. The gas cap is the only thing that vents it, and it's a controlled vent. That's why you hear a hissing sound when you open the gas cap ... because there is some slight pressure in the tank, which is controlled by the gas cap vent.

The hose in the compartment where the jack is most likely is some kind of drain for water or something like that. Go trace the hose down and see where it goes to ... I bet it's not the gas tank.
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