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Question: Fuel Tank

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alvahog, Alva, FL, January 11, 2009, 08:41
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When fueling the tank the gas spits out immediately with enough force to splash on you and the vehiclel. It takes at least 5 minutes to fill 5 gallons. What's up with this?

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, January 11, 2009, 13:30
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    Have you tried refueling using a different brand of gas/ different gas station. I had the same problem with my own car with one particular brand of gas. If the problem persists you have a restriction in the breather or an evaporation valve which should be "open" during refueling (ignition key off) is stuck closed. Try a different brand of gasoline, try refueling with the ignition key switched off, if this doesn't help I'l research your problem further.

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    alvahog, January 11, 2009, 14:54
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    I tried several gas stations. This has been going on for several weeks. I tried the key off position and nothing changes. What about the pressure valves you mentioned?

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    hemicuda January 12, 2009, 14:23
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    Try changing the vapor-canister filter its available at your dealer or at http://www.parts.com/ for about $18 If this filter is clogged it will create this problem.

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    ase.2009 January 14, 2009, 15:52
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    I had this problem, it was the vapor canister closed valve sticking. It is located close to the vapor canister under the car.

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    Stacey B November 03, 2010, 10:58
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    I know its been a year, but what was your outcome? I had this problem and after days at the dealer, hundreds of dollars and multiple parts, my truck is back to normal.

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    Visitor, November 12, 2010, 06:27

    I have taken my Sorento in for the same reason. They are telling me that the vapor canister filter has come apart and spilled carbon in the fuel tank. They want to remove the tank to clean it and replace the canister to the tune of $800! Is this really only a matter of replacing the canister?

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    Visitor, January 26, 2011, 20:24

    They told us the same thing! Only we pd 500- to have it replaced. We were also informed to NEVER "top off" @ the gas station, ever again! (indicating this can cause this problem) We replaced it a year ago & haven't had this problem again...yet.

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