Why does my truck have trouble starting after I fill up with gas?
Why does my truck have trouble starting after I fill up with gas?
Potential causes include worn ignition parts (coils and spark plugs), lean condition (too much air, vacuum leak), rich condition (too much fuel, fuel presser, leaking injector) or a worn engine (carbon buildup or low compression). Before I dove into the misfire causes, I decided to check the fourth engine code, P0455.
Why does my car not fill up with gas at the pump?
If it happens at every gas station and not just one, there is most likely a problem with your vehicle’s vent / purge system for the fuel tank. When you fill up, the vapors inside the gas tank need to move and expand. They do so through a charcoal canister and purge valve.
Why is there no fuel going to the fuel tank?
Another logical cause could be the fuel pump. If the fuel pump is electric, the 12-volt power may be shorted. A hole in the fuel line on the tank side could also cause the fuel pump to suck air instead of fuel from the fuel tank.
What happens if you fill your gas tank all the way?
If you do it anyway, the gas tank will be filled beyond its designed capacity and liquid gasoline wil be forced back through the evap lines to the evap canister ruining it. It cannot be repaired and must be replaced. Hope you do not have one of the expensive ones.
Why does my fuel pump shut off when I refuel?
Sound like you refueling control valve may be bad. This is a one way valve that connects the fuel tank to the EVAP Canister. It’s purpose is to send vapors to the canister instead of the air when you are refueling. If it’s plugged up it will not allow vapors to escape fast enough and cause the pump to shut off.
If it happens at every gas station and not just one, there is most likely a problem with your vehicle’s vent / purge system for the fuel tank. When you fill up, the vapors inside the gas tank need to move and expand. They do so through a charcoal canister and purge valve.
How long does it take to fill up a gas tank?
The fuel gauge inside the car correctly reads the fuel level. However, at the pump, I need to keep squeezing the handle for the tank to fill up. It takes about 10-15 minutes of this to fill up my tank. What could be causing this?
What to do if your car won’t put gas in?
The gas pumps at the fuel station have automatic sensors on them (for safety reasons) that shut off automatically when too much fuel vapor is present. I would recommend having an expert from Your Mechanic come to your home to take a look at your car to diagnose your EVAP purge solenoid.
Can a gas cap keep you from filling the tank?
Yeah, the gas cap can set a code, but it won’t keep you from filling the tank. After all, it’s not even on the tank during a fill up. The vent passage is blocked, somewhere. Topping off the tank is verboten. Gas in an underground tank is way colder than ambient.
