Leaking gas!!

[987687]

So there is a little puddle of gas under my car. I assume that is not a good thing. I should take it somewhere to get fixed...

 

Well, its not so little, its getting bigger as I type...

[c-lo]

are you asking if it's a bad thing that your car is leaking gas and should you take your car that's leaking gas somewhere to get fixed??

[Pig Pen]

if you car is leaking gas currently as i type this.. then get off your computer and get dirty.. jack it up and try and find where the leak is coming from.. it could be something easy enough for you to fix.. or bad enough to confirm that 1) you cant fix it and 2) you shouldnt drive it in its current condition...

 

 

otherwise if you are just worried about driving to your mechanic while currently leaking fuel.. grab yourself a gas can and give it your best shot... at least if you run out half way there the tow fee will be cheaper..

[dvdt]

Yes it's not a good thing. Either fix it or get it towed somewhere to get it fixed. Ideally you should have the tank drained first.

 

True story: A friend had his car (come to think of it, it was an older Legacy) towed when he went off the road in bad weather. It turned out the the gas tank was ruptured and had a leak. The car caught on fire while being towed. But I have to add a disclaimer in here, it was a very odd set of circumstances. The tow truck's tire came off and the sparks from this caused the fire.

[ehsnils]

Chewing Gum is a good sealant for gasoline leaks. (No Joke)

[987687]

Of course its not a good thing... I a have an appointment to get it fixed tomorrow.

[987687]

The dealer where I bought it from is going to fix it for free. They don't warranty that part, but since I have only had it for a couple of weeks, they are just going to do it for me.

Norms used cars FTW!

[Pig Pen]

wow.. a reputable used car dealership... thats how you keep customers coming back.. good looks

 

glad to see it worked out for you

[vr4Legacy]

It's great the dealer is doing it without argument, but I believe it's the law that you have 30 days if any unstated problems occur (not brought on by yourself) to take the vehicle back for repairs or refund.

 

But as mentioned reputable dealers FTW

[Aczwild]

I'm going to guess it was probably the fuel filler neck, it is a common part to rust through on the older legacy's. It cost me about $120 to have mine replaced

[987687]

I'm going to guess it was probably the fuel filler neck, it is a common part to rust through on the older legacy's. It cost me about $120 to have mine replaced

 

On the phone that is what they said they thought it is.

 

Even though it is only a $120 fix, I am in college, and every little bit helps.

[Aczwild]

haha I hear you, mine rusted through when I was in college, right before I flew out to Jackson Hole, WY for a week of skiing. It sat in the parking lot the whole time leaking

[987687]

So I went to the dealer on my way back to college from home. They said it would be about an hour and a half, since it was a nice day I went for a run. I got back about an hour and 10 minutes later, and it was all done. I can't say enough for Norms.