Q: Hard starting
My 2005 Escalade has a strong gas smell emitting when started and running . Occasionally you have to start multiple times before it starts . Haven't driven it 3months but start it regularly. Fuel line has been check and verified good . Was told possible fuel pump or seals fuel tank. I'm ready to move forward and get repair done
My car has 250000 miles.
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