HokemBokem Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 So today I went to go get gas and now since I have a credit card I decided to fill the tank up full(something I havent done since I first got my car). Anyway I lifted the little latch to keep the gas flowing and I went and sat in my car and was listening to some tunes when all the sudden I smell gas really bad and hear liquid spilling. So I look under my car and gas was pouring everywhere. Why would my tank overflow when too full? I thought the pump would stop pumping when full like it usually does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryk2003 Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 i'd say the problem has to do with the gas pump...i've seen that problem before...i've also read signs @ gas stations that say "AUTO SHUT-OFF IS BROKEN...DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED"...so, i'd pretty much say the problem has nothing to do with your car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokemBokem Posted February 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Well just a little bit ago I tried at a different pump again becasue the gas level was lower due to some driving. And the same thing happened?? So I think it is something to do with my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryk2003 Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 oh...icic...well...i dunno then... ...that messed up though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokemBokem Posted February 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 oh...icic...well...i dunno then... ...that messed up though... Yea I know :x If the problem isint an easy fix ill just take it as another loss and wont fill my tank up full anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joberlee Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 I've had cars that did this before. It's the seal that goes around the sending unit leaking, usually. Either that or a rusted out tank. But that shouldn't be the case on a 96' yet, in Arizona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 When I had the tank replaced (used one ) on my 88' it would splash out (stand clear! ), however it would turn off after that. I'm not sure why. Possibly something to do with the vent tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joberlee Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 They vent through the gas cap and the vaper canister system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStudd Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 There are 2 hoses running up from the tank to the filler neck. One is obviously the main hose running to the tank (and is the size of a radiator hose.) The other one is smaller and is supposed to act as the "vacuum" source that causes the auto-shutoff to trip on the nozzle. I'm sure someone else has a better explanation for it, but that's the jist of it. I would venture a guess that the small hose is obstructed somehow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joberlee Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 There are 2 hoses running up from the tank to the filler neck. One is obviously the main hose running to the tank (and is the size of a radiator hose.) The other one is smaller and is supposed to act as the "vacuum" source that causes the auto-shutoff to trip on the nozzle. I'm sure someone else has a better explanation for it, but that's the jist of it. I would venture a guess that the small hose is obstructed somehow... Yup, that line might be pinched or something as it runs through the trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokemBokem Posted February 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Maybe they fucked up that line when an auto shop replaced my fuel pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcrow Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Mine does that. When I hear the gas coming up to the top you gotta stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe2fast Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 go back and bitch, you paid to have it fixed not broken again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokemBokem Posted February 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 go back and bitch, you paid to have it fixed not broken again Yea it must have been them beacuase I can remember when I forst got my car I filled the tank up full no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 I had that happen a couple times at a Speedway station and it was obvious at other times from the soak up stuff that the pumps were screwing up. It only happened at that station and only twice. Try filling up somewhere else before you blame your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokemBokem Posted February 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Try filling up somewhere else before you blame your car. Well just a little bit ago I tried at a different pump again becasue the gas level was lower due to some driving. And the same thing happened?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joberlee Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 I originally thought it was coming out under the car. That would be a bad seal around the pump/ sending unit. Go back to the shop and bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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