Q: I just got a new gas tank for my car. The old one was cracked leaking gas and engine light was one. I have a cap less easy fuel ta

asked by on October 22, 2017

I got a new gas tank for my car. Old tank had a crack in it was leaking gas kept check engine light on. I have easy fuel cap less car. Now check fuel inlet is reading on dash. Car is not leaking gas check engine light is not on. How do I fix this can it hurt my new gas tank. I don't think it's the tank is there another part maybe not connected to the tank itself. Please help

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