What happens if your gas tank overflows?

Overfilling the gas tank can cause liquid gas to enter the charcoal canister, or carbon filter, which is designed only for vapor. Gas in the system can affect your car’s performance by causing it to run poorly, and damage the engine, he says.

Where is the gas pump in the Impala?

Even if you needed to do something with the pump, there is an access panel in the trunk right behind the back seat. 05 Impala fueling issues. The gas pump handle clicks off so much it takes forever to gas up. I replaced the fuel vent solenoid behind the fender skirt by the filler tube.

Why does my Impala take so long to fill up?

05 Impala fueling issues. The gas pump handle clicks off so much it takes forever to gas up. I replaced the fuel vent solenoid behind the fender skirt by the filler tube. I blew into the hose thats goes from the solenoid to the canister and pressure builds up in the tank and releases backwards out the tube i blew into.

Where is the fuel filler neck on an Impala?

Inside of the tank their is a cage with a ball in it to discourage fuel theft right at where the fuel filler neck attaches to the tank. This happened to me for a while.

Where is the vapor canister on an Impala?

The access panel will not gain you access to the vapor canister. It is attached to the top left hand side of the fuel tank and the tank will need to be lowered to gain access to it, you may not have to remove it completely but it will need to come down some to get at it. I eat brains… gimme brains!

Can you put gas in a Chevy Impala?

I have 2004 Chevy impala check engine,change oil light, low fuel light stays on,my gas needle doesn’t work and it hard to put gas in the tank or where. I am at on gas,it a pain at the pump to put gas in my car. Any solution to this problems anyone. I looking for answers too 12 people found this helpful.

Why is the fuel vent open on my Chevy Impala?

The solenoid inside the canister that makes the vent open is probably being affected by some sort of electrical problem. There are ways to bypass the system but your check engine light would turn on and your car would leak fuel fumes. 33 people found this helpful. The check engine light is on ALL THE TIME.

Can a Chevy Impala collapse without a ventilation system?

He said that the fuel tank could collapse without the ventilation system working corrrectly. Its been this way for at least 40,000 miles and that hasn’t happened yet. It’s just a total pain in the A** to fill up with gas because the fuel pump keeps shutting off.

How long does it take to fill up a Chevy Impala?

Its been this way for at least 40,000 miles and that hasn’t happened yet. It’s just a total pain in the A** to fill up with gas because the fuel pump keeps shutting off. Takes 15-20 minutes to fill up the car with gas. 28 people found this helpful. I would look into finding a new mechanic.