Why would i smell gas fumes in my 2002 subaru outback sedan only when temperature is 35 degrees or below

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Asked by Dawn Jan 02, 2013 at 10:05 PM

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Found this article hope it helps. http://www.google.com/url? sa=t&rct=j&q=why%20would%20i%20smell%20gas%20fumes%20in%20my %202002%20subaru%20outback%20sedan%20only%20when%20temperatu re%20is%2035%20degrees%20or%20below&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ve d=0CHAQFjAF&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eriksmartt.com%2Fblog%2Farchive s%2F52&ei=GJrnUIK- B43QqwG19YGgAQ&usg=AFQjCNFwpA8vGx0zsRwI_Tm9ywvlQ3oGyQ&bvm=b v.1355534169,d.aWM

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If link fails you try eriksmartt.com cold weather fuel leak its on Subaru's.

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mine has the same problem but only when stationary once you have driven a while the fumes escape the engine bay and do not enter the air intake therefore no more smell in the car

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