Why do I smell fumes while driving?

Asked by fly47ely Aug 11, 2017 at 01:40 AM about the 2001 Ford Focus SE Wagon

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Starting to smell fumes. Can't tell if gas or exhaust.

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You should be able to tell the difference between the two. Could be a gas leak under the hood which fumes will come thru the vents into car. Also if exhaust leaking could be an exhaust manifold leaking. Take to a muffler shop and they should be able to help you

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