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I have the same issue with our Subaru Outback 1996. Our mechanic said we should replace the Fuel Vapor storage Canister. This is a carbon filter that stores fuel vapors that leak out of the tank. If it gets clogged with fuel on a hot day the vapor is going to leak out when you're at a stop and get pulled into the car by the AC.

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