2004 Cadillac CTS Gas tank

2004 CADILLAC CTS
59,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NETTIEBROCHE
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I have a 2004 CTS, the dealer said that I have a small leak in my gas tank and I should replace it. It cost at lot, nearly $2000.00. The reason I had it checked was that the warning light came on for tank. It happend once before and it was my gas cap not properly closed, I bought a new gas cap and the light went off after a couple of days. My question is,
Can fumes from the small leak enter inside my car and cause damage to my car and to my health?
Mar 16, 2009 at 7:15 AM
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RASMATAZ
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I have a small leak in my gas tank

Is it actually leaking out raw fuel or its just fuel vapor?
Mar 16, 2009 at 7:26 AM
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NETTIEBROCHE
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I don't know if it's leaking raw fuel or vapor, I was told that when it was checked, it was filled with nitrogen, and smoke came out indicating a small hole.
Mar 16, 2009 at 7:43 AM
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The Evap system is leaking and its not being purge back to the engine to be reburn. Get it fix otherwise you'll fail the state emission/smog test. Just smelling fuel vapor can harm you
Mar 16, 2009 at 8:39 AM