Q: Hey Dan I have a 2003 Saab 93 convertible that I haven't drove in about a month I just started her up
Hey Dan I have a 2003 Saab 93 convertible that I haven't drove in about a month I just started her up And there is gas leaking from thee gas tank ! This has never happened before . She was sitting for about 3 years & then I got all the fluids drained replaced the battery & they flushed the fuel line & everything. Can you tell me why this happened? Thanks
My car has 82675 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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