Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 02:19 AM
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what can be a possible problem on the car that smells fuel after putting full tank of gas....(no spil/leak on the gas tank cover) smells last for about 2 days....thanks for any info. (1996 volvo 850 sedan)
 
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 10:48 AM
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a leak somewhere in the fuel system.

I forget if your car was involved in the recall or not, but volvo does have a recall out on some of their gas tanks on the 850 due to fuel leaks.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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thanks....i remember that recall, i have it fixed more than a year ago but still smells
 
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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There is a rubber hose on the top of the tank that usually cracks and causes spillage and the smell.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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thank you for that information tech....
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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Let us know what you find.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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by the time i check it, it doesn't smells anymore so i'll try next time i put gas on it....right now what i smell is rubber, strong smell of rubber no idea what causes it, any information would be appreciated.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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If the hose is cracked then you will be able to see it using a small mirror.
 
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