Fuel Tank Replacement near Glenwood, Maryland

There are 50 RepairPal Certified locations for Fuel Tank Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

50 Results for Fuel Tank Replacement near Glenwood, Maryland

Fuel Tank Replacement can be completed at all of these locations, along with other repairs and services.

Hillmuth Automotive of Glenwood

4.5

(650)

1.68 mi

2480 Roxbury Mills Road Rt 97

Glenwood, MD

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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Citgo Auto Repair

4.3

(15)

7.78 mi

21625 Laytonsville Road

Gaithersburg, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Bumble Auto Service Center

4.4

(33)

8.98 mi

3243 Bethany Lane

Ellicott City, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Mt. Airy Motors

4.9

(41)

9.4 mi

111 E Ridgeville Blvd

Mount Airy, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Meineke #943

4.4

(19)

9.48 mi

9871 Main Street

Damascus, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Columbia Auto Care & Car Wash

4.5

(1189)

9.53 mi

10611 Little Patuxent Pkwy

Columbia, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Hickory Ridge Sunoco

4.4

(32)

9.71 mi

6440 Freetown Road

Columbia, MD

Closed

Opens 9:00 AM Mon

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ARautoPRO, LLC

4.9

(39)

10.02 mi

7545 Rickenbacker Dr

Gaithersburg, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Hillmuth Certified Automotive of Gaithersburg

4.5

(541)

10.03 mi

19300 Woodfield Rd

Gaithersburg, MD

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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AutoStream Car Care - Ellicott City

4.5

(892)

10.31 mi

4755 Dorsey Hall Dr

Ellicott City, MD

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Meineke Total Car Care #814

4.4

(25)

10.44 mi

3425 N Chatham Rd

Ellicott City, MD

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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CF Auto Care

4.5

(18)

10.63 mi

9109 Baltimore National Pike

Ellicott City, MD

Closed

Opens 8:30 AM Mon

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Fuel Tank Replacement

How are fuel tank issues diagnosed?

When the EVAP system is checked, the purge valve and vent valve are closed, and the pressure is monitored by the fuel tank pressure sensor. If that pressure drops with both valves closed, there is a leak in the EVAP system. If pressure holds properly, the system passes, and will continue to prevent vapor emissions. The sensor is also used in testing vent valve and purge valve operation. When the valves are open, the pressure sensor reads the fuel tank pressure, and must sense a drop in pressure. If not, the purge valve or vent valve may be faulty.

How is a fuel tank replaced?

When the identified component is faulty, the technician will remove all electrical and vacuum connectors, clean the mating surface for the faulty part, and install a new part. The evap system will then be allowed to run self-diagnostics to test the repair. If additional leaks are present, or other components have failed, the test will fail, and the process will restart. To help prevent issues with the EVAP system, especially the charcoal canister, avoid overfilling or topping off the fuel tank.

RepairPal Recommendations for fuel tank issues

To help prevent issues with the EVAP system, especially the charcoal canister, avoid overfilling or topping off the fuel tank. When the tank is topped off, the charcoal canister may fill with fuel, causing degradation of the charcoal canister and system failure.

What to look out for when dealing with fuel tank issues

When working with fuel, the battery should always be disconnected, and proper precautions taken against fire hazards. It is recommended to replace the fuel tank retaining straps if they are corroded or damaged.

Can I replace the fuel tank myself?

Fuel tanks are large, cumbersome, and can be extremely heavy. If the fuel tank must be replaced, a DIYer can handle the repair, but an assistant should be used to prevent injury or damage to the vehicle. The fuel tank combines electricity and fuel, and proper working knowledge of these components, and safety procedures is a must. If you feel that you are unqualified for this task, leave it to a professional technician.