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Old 10-06-2014, 11:51 AM
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Hey guys got a question.... my girlfriends 2001 jeep cherokee 4wd 4.0L is having issues. When she starts it and let's it run (with more than 3/4 tank of fuel) fuel starts coming out of the gas cap. What could be causing this??? Really need to figure it out asap!
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Hey guys got a question.... my girlfriends 2001 jeep cherokee 4wd 4.0L is having issues. When she starts it and let's it run (with more than 3/4 tank of fuel) fuel starts coming out of the gas cap. What could be causing this??? Really need to figure it out asap!
Replace the gas cap silly goose.
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Replace the gas cap silly goose.
If it's really that simple I'm going to be pissed.
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If it's really that simple I'm going to be pissed.
Tell us what you find.
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Tell us what you find.
Yep it was the gas cap. Look at the seal. Thanks for the advice!!!!

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Lol I owe you! I feel dumb now, but glad it was a simple fix like that
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