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If you are positive you have no leak, then the engine is running rich. This would account for the smell of gas and poor mileage. Take it to a professional and make sure they replace the fuel filter along with finding out why it is running rich.

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Q: You smell gas on your 96 Sonoma 2.2 no gas leaking fuel pump seems too struggle you have to turn the key and wait for a prime and its getting only 18 mpg at best could this be the fuel pump?
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