How Do You Test A Car For Fuel Leaks?
Loose or leaking fuel injector hose clamps or loose or leaking clamps on the fuel lines can cause an odor of gasoline in your vehicle. Worse yet, you could have a rusting fuel tank bottom or even a leaking fuel tank. Here’s how to test your car for fuel leaks. Immediately pull off the road if you smell gasoline while driving. Turn off the ignition and open the hood, as leaking fuel can ignite an engine fire. Lift the hood and look for wet gasoline on the top of the engine near the spark plugs, fuel pump and fuel filter or fuel injector lines. Fuel lines usually leak in places where they are connected with a clamp or rubber hose. Go to the rear of the vehicle and look underneath, along the fuel tank, if you don’t spot a problem under the hood. Again check for cracked or worn hoses. Also, look on the ground for signs of a leak. You may have to replace any hoses that appear to be damaged. Examine the gas cap. If you need to replace it, experts recommend that you not purchase a “one size f
