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1989 Dodge Raider Repair Question


Topics covered: Emissions, Gas.
Mileage: 140 miles.

Asked on May 29, 2012

When i add gas to tank at the point where fill tube meets gas tank theirs a bad leak...will this cause the vehicaal to run bad?

Vehical loses power when excellerating or shifting gears.....failed emission test HC PPM READING...485 ALLOWED...189
CO % READING...10.50 ALLOWED...2.36

CAN THIS BE RELATED TO THE LEAK AT THE GAS TANK?
Avatar Asked by greg d

Answer

Replied on May 29, 2012

Yes. Your fuel system cannot leak at all. If it does it will fail every time. This needs to be fixed before it will pass emissions test.

Tiny Answered by promechanic (expert)
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