Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows four common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (two problems).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

Once the temperature has dipped below about 25 degrees, there is a strong smell of gas that comes from the engine area. The last several days have been especially cold, and though I am driving with the windows down out of necessity (it's -5 degrees today) the gasoline smell is overwhelming, and I   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Second time car has been in for this issue. Issue is common, and many forums topics have been started documenting the commonality of this issue. I can provide links. Issue: leaking/raw gas smell outside of car, inside of car, and inside of engine bay in cold weather upon start up (engine warm or   Read details...

The Tank Mounting problem

: the contact stated the odor of gasoline was noticed intermittently upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealership where the problem could not be duplicated. The vehicle continued to smell of gasoline and the vehicle was taken back to the service dealer where it was   Read details...


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