Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 1998 Toyota Avalon

Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1998 Toyota Avalon. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (one problem).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Toyota Avalon


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 1998 Toyota Avalon

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact owns 1998 Toyota Avalon. When the vehicle is on a slight incline, while in reverse or moving forward a loud metal noise is present in the fuel tank. The dealer stated that brake failure was the cause of the noise and that the brakes needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Gas tank leaks. Also parts have been replaced on gas tank. But fuel continues to leak. Cause possible fuel hose.   Read details...

The Fuel Injector problem

The interior of the vehicle fills with gasoline/fuel fumes every time the gas indicator reaches 1/4 of a tank. Totyota dearler replaced fuel injector however this did not resolve the issue.   Read details...


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