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Why does my gas tank shut off when I fill up?

Why does my gas tank shut off when I fill up?

There is a vent tube on all gas filler lines. It may be broken or plugged. Not a hard fix. When the gas goes in the air in the tank has to go some where and it flows back against the incoming gas causing it to shut off the gas flow. With a vent the air can escape.

What should I use to slow fill my gas tank?

Don’t use sticks, if pieces break off they will decompose in your gas tank and can jam up your fuel system. A cut & straightened wire coathanger will work better but bend the end your inserting into the tank into a tight bend so no sharp points can damage anything.

Why does my car have to fill very slow?

When filling the gas tank, it has to fill very slow or it… My car has an automatic transmission. All modern cars are equipped with an Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system. The EVAP system prevents fuel vapors from the fuel tank from escaping into the atmosphere.

Where does the fill pipe go in a gas tank?

If you look under the car where the fuel fill is, you can see where the fill pipe goes into the gas tank. The valve is at the base of the fill tube. You can guessimate the distance from the gas tank to the filler cap. The resistance you felt, may have been the valve. Take your stick with you to the fill station and see how gasoline goes in.

Why does my Chevy Silverado fill up slow?

Slow filling gas tank problem Chevy Silverado Fuel Tank overflows when you fill up, takes 40 minutes to fill really slow. Chevy Fuel Evap Canister Fill Fix Filling Slow Loading…

There is a vent tube on all gas filler lines. It may be broken or plugged. Not a hard fix. When the gas goes in the air in the tank has to go some where and it flows back against the incoming gas causing it to shut off the gas flow. With a vent the air can escape.

Don’t use sticks, if pieces break off they will decompose in your gas tank and can jam up your fuel system. A cut & straightened wire coathanger will work better but bend the end your inserting into the tank into a tight bend so no sharp points can damage anything.

If you look under the car where the fuel fill is, you can see where the fill pipe goes into the gas tank. The valve is at the base of the fill tube. You can guessimate the distance from the gas tank to the filler cap. The resistance you felt, may have been the valve. Take your stick with you to the fill station and see how gasoline goes in.

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Ruth Doyle