I don't know if that could occur so suddenly! All I know is, I was driving the car around just fine. I stopped to get gas, put in the nozzle and gas came POURING out at the bottom. I thought it wast nozzle that did that, so 1 of Chevron employee tried to pump gas for me at the next pump. The same thing occured. Now, my father (500 miles away) thinks it must be the nozzle because there's no way the tank can have a hole that huge over such a short period time (without any noticeable impact). So, I'm towing my car home (to be safe). What should I do?
2007-01-22 08:46:12 · 5 answers · asked by Paranoid_1 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thank you all for your answers, maybe except the "light-a-match" idea.
I do agree with the general concensus, that it is a faulty fuel filler (hose?). My car is a Totoya Camry 2000. It's now sitting at the shop. Does anyone know how much it'd generally cost to replace the filler? I'd like to know at least in the ballpark so the mechanics can't BS me.
2007-01-22 10:04:37 · update #1
Get under the car & light a match & have a good look round. Works for me everytime.
2007-01-22 08:55:11 · answer #1 · answered by uncle fester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gotta be your fuel filler neck. (Rubber hose that goes from the filling port to the gas tank.)
The part is cheap, the install might be a bit tricky though, as you didn't mention what kind of vehicle.
2007-01-22 17:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a thought: check your gas gauge. If it's low only minutes after filling up then it's definitely a hole in your tank or a faulty gauge.
2007-01-22 16:56:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely cause is the fuel filler neck. its rubber and you should be able to pick one up at your local napa
2007-01-22 17:01:28 · answer #4 · answered by technicanb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first thing.....find the cause.....
may be a hose that got loose and out of the connection.
Your dad is right.
2007-01-22 17:25:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋