After work intended to address a fuel smell around a cold start, repeat the original conditions in a safe place and check whether the symptom returns. Record whether the smell is outside, inside, brief, or persistent. Record the result before clearing codes or resetting adaptations.
Follow the maker’s procedure for drive cycles and readiness monitors. Look for visible wetness from a safe distance; do not start the engine to reproduce a strong leak smell. If the issue remains, return to the evidence instead of swapping another part.
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