Fuel Filter Changed now i have a gas smell when truck sits

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Fuel Filter Changed now i have a gas smell when truck sits

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I had the fuel filter changed and now when i let my truck sit and get in you smell it in truck heavy in the back seat...
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Re: Fuel Filter Changed now i have a gas smell when truck s

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Did you look to see if it is leaking?

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Re: Fuel Filter Changed now i have a gas smell when truck s

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yea no leaks, I just wonder of it sprayed on the frame and will just take a few days to wear off?
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Re: Fuel Filter Changed now i have a gas smell when truck s

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Did you get any gas on you when you changed it out?
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