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Strong smell of gas on cold startup

Sometimes on the mornings first startup I get a STRONG fresh gas odor. The car is running OK and there is no evidence of a gas leak under the hood. It goes away in about 1-2 minutes.

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I have a 2002 Impala, and on cold days on the first start of the day had strong fuel smell. I troubleshot the problem to the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail was leaking around the seams. I replaced the regulator and have had no problems since. Hope this helps.
Chad

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Maybe it is coming from underneath the car. possible fuel tank leak.

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    maybe it is coming from underneath the car. possible fuel tank leak.

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