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1997 Chevy Cavalier gas smell

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 117,000 MILES
Whenever I turn on the heat/defrost it smells like gas inside my car. Why is it doing that? How can I stop it?
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 AT 1:53 PM

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Tiny
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I'm not entirely sure, but I have the same problem with my 98 Cavalier.

Last time I took it into a mechanic to get the O2 sensor fixed, the manager said he thought he smelled fuel, and said that it could be a leaky fuel injector; apparently Cavaliers are notorious for these?

Any help, experts? And how expensive is such a fix?
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Monday, February 25th, 2008 AT 10:11 AM
Tiny
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The 4 cyl engine is common for a leaking injector. I would also check the fuel lines to make sure one is not leaking.
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Monday, February 25th, 2008 AT 10:13 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your reply. Do you know about how much such a repair would cost?
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 AT 9:39 PM

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