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Question: Problem pumping gas

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Visitor, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, Augusta, GA, June 06, 2011, 11:34

Soon as you start pumping gas into the gas tank the pump stops as if the tank is full even when your gas gag read almost empty. You have to keep pressing then releasing, pushing then release until you get tire and frustrated. So you try to put some more gas in the tank a day or two later.
What is the problem, and how expensive will it be to take it to the dealer for repair?

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    DaveJHM June 06, 2011, 23:27
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    Sounds like a potential fuel tank venting issue. Hard to say how expensive it will be until it is evaluated. One of those situations where a hands on diagnosis is in order.

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