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2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Conv 5-Spd Manual

2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Convertible, Two Seater
23 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy
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July 22, 2012, 11:54 am

Fred S
 

Question: Why do I smell raw gas?

I smell raw gas when driving hard in the mountains. No apparent leaks and no smell under the hood. No pressure build up in the tank. Oder is strong in the cock pit. K&N air filter. No smell under normal driving in city.


July 30, 2012, 9:58 pm

Tyler O
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Check the gas cap, evap system components, injector seals, fuel lines etc


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