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Car had gasoline exhaust fume coming through ac vent for two months. i would breathe it in when in the car. would that effect my health?

Q: car had gasoline exhaust fume coming through ac vent for two months. i would breathe it in when in the car. would that effect my health?

: Any time you inhale any kind of fumes, over a period of time can affect your lungs, mouth , stomach and other organs. In your case the fumes are from your engine burning too much gas .You have a failing fuel pressure regulator and need a new one.

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Any time you inhale any kind of fumes, over a period of time can affect your lungs, mouth , stomach and other organs. In your case the fumes are from your engine burning too much gas .You have a failing fuel pressure regulator and need a new one.

Answered 8/16/2023

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Car had gasoline exhaust fume coming through ac vent for two months. i would breathe it in when in the car. would that effect my health?

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