Fuel leak and poor fuel economy. Might be related?

[dan138zig]

Hi guys,

If I fill up (NOT overfill) the tank, there's fuel dripping from the right side, just in front of the rear wheel. The dripping would stop after 10 minutes. Also I experienced this: with tank nearly full (I'd say about 90-95%), I parked my car in a sloping surface, so that the car tilts to the right. When I got out, fuel drips more than before, it's like a rain. Workshop guy changed the fuel pump and the seal but the problem persisted. He said he must detach the tank to see what's wrong and it would take 2-3 days and it's rather costly. So before I do that, maybe you guys could diagnose what's wrong? Also, could this cause poor fuel economy like I'm experiencing now? Note: both troubles already existed when I bought the car, so I can't decide if one thing leads to the other.

Thank you.

[reelizmpro]

Check the hose between the filler neck and the tank. On my car, the neck at the tank had a crack and was leaking fuel just past the hose clamp. I loosened the clamp and slid the hose over the neck all the way and tightened the clamp and it hasn't leaked since.

[dan138zig]

can it be related to the poor fuel economy though? thanks.

[Quinthirty]

can it be related to the poor fuel economy though? thanks.

Definitely. You spilled all the fuel instead of burning it, dude.

[ELVA164]

I know that back when I had my 2002, I had to replace the tank because it was a two-piece unit that had a leak at the seam around the middle. Maybe the same thing is happening to you.

[markusdopE30]

can it be related to the poor fuel economy though? thanks.

caaamon dude, really? :| lol