When I start my 2004 Grand Am I get a strong smell of gas in the car.

Tiny
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  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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The problem started within the last couple of weeks. After I start the car and I intially start to drive ther is a very styrong odor of gas. It is as if I was standing at the gas stattion filling my tank. It is that strong
Saturday, March 24th, 2012 AT 5:02 AM

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Tiny
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Windows up or down?
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Saturday, March 24th, 2012 AT 5:36 AM
Tiny
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Has anyone investigated under hood after starting?
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Saturday, March 24th, 2012 AT 5:50 AM
Tiny
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Things to check. Fuel pressure regulator for leak. Fuel lines and tank for leak/wet spots. Canister vapor system for raw fuel contamination.
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Saturday, March 24th, 2012 AT 6:24 AM

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