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Old Mar 4th, 2004, 08:56 PM   #3 (permalink)
Spddracer
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Originally Posted by GOSOX
98 Altima GXE
When I put gas in my tank, it only takes about a gallon at a time before the handle clicks like it is almost full. I would wait 5 or so seconds then proceed. After doing this repeatedly, it takes 10 minutes for me to fill up my tank. Frequently my car seems to get a little angry and spit a ball of gas out of the tank. Im not talking flow or trickle out, I mean gas shot out of my car so far, that it hit the trash can 4 feet behind me. At times I even get an audience and people telling me that my tank is full or something must be wrong with my tank. Full serve gas stations is a whole different story. I keep it simple though, "just let me pump it, got tank problems and its gonna be a while." Anyway, i'm gonna try to hold off till spring before I tackle this problem (if its complicated). I have a good idea that it has something to do with the EVAP system or fuel pressure problems. Can anyone pinpoint the culprit?
Your "vent control valve" is probably the issue you are having . Basically it vents the pressure from the tank and reburns the exhuasted gases. Its probably stuck and not openning . Replace the vcv and you should be fixed up . Its behind you left raer wheel bolts to a black square plasitc box with 2 10mm head bolts .
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