Cannot Fill Gas Tank

[Esteban]

2002 Camry, 4 cyl. Lady friends car. Cannot put gas in tank unless VERY slowly sqeezing nozzle. If nozzle is deep in filler tube, will not take gas at all. Removed, cleaned & blew out overfill/vent line. Didn't see any problems. Same thing. Takes 15 minutes to refill tank. ANY HELP ??

[wireless]

Originally Posted by Esteban

2002 Camry, 4 cyl. Lady friends car. Cannot put gas in tank unless VERY slowly sqeezing nozzle. If nozzle is deep in filler tube, will not take gas at all. Removed, cleaned & blew out overfill/vent line. Didn't see any problems. Same thing. Takes 15 minutes to refill tank. ANY HELP ??

Sort of a dumb question, but how many different stations have you/she experienced this at?

[Esteban]

Every statio is the same. It is in the car, not station

[gdanaher]

Find a long flexible plastic tube or rod and poke it down as far as it will go into the tank to see if somebody played a prank and stuffed something down into the neck. Don't use anything ferrous so as to avoid a spark.

[toyomoho]

There is a vent tube on the tank that exits along the filler tube, this allows the air to excape. Perhaps the tube is plugged, etc.

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Every statio is the same. It is in the car, not station

No, every station is not the same.

Try answering the questions that are asked of you if you would like some help. That will provide some direction to the people that are willing/able/and interested in helping you.

It's a courtesy thing.

[wireless]

I took his response to be an answer to my inquiry stating that the same thing happens at every station...but I could be wrong.

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by wireless

I took his response to be an answer to my inquiry stating that the same thing happens at every station...but I could be wrong.

I'm not sure. It's a statement that's for sure. He didn't state that he ACTUALLY did try other pumps or stations to eliminate a faulty pump nozzle as a possible cause.

I initially didn't recognize that he was the author of the thread and was going to dispute his statement.

It could easily be an assumption.

If that's the case, I have better things to do with my time.

I really don't like to help people that don't take any initiative themselves. If he's ACTUALLY participating in the diagnosis I'd be glad to help.

[gdanaher]

Assuming the tank is empty, fuel is going to flow down the filler neck into the tank. If it is backing up and won't flow down, then there must be some sort of obstruction in the filler neck. If it flows properly until the tank nears full and then blocks up then perhaps there is an obstruction in the venting hoses. I fail to see how the empty tank could not take fuel if the neck is clear.

[xdothedew]

Got this from Car Talk:

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Dear Tom and Ray:

I have a 1998 Nissan Altima, and every time I put gas in the car, the nozzle clicks off, or the gas splashes back out like it's full. What is causing this? It is so irritating! I have to pump gas into the car very slowly, then stop and wait, and then slowly pump some more. When it's cold outside, I freeze while putting gas into this car. I have taken it to the dealer and they said they didn't find anything wrong with it! DUH! I know there is something wrong when it takes me more than 10 minutes to pump $10 worth of gas into the car. It does it every time. Please help me. What do you think the problem is? -- Lottie

RAY: Gee, I don't know, Lottie. I don't see any problem. Do you, Tom?

TOM: Of course there's a problem, Lottie. We just got a letter from some poor bloke who must have pulled in behind you at the pumps. He complained that he had to stew for 10 minutes while waiting for "some gal in an Altima to figure out how to pump gas."

RAY: This condition is probably caused by either a blockage in your gasoline vapor recovery lines or a bad refueling control valve.

TOM: Gasoline vaporizes. How do we know that? Well, when gasoline is spilled, you can smell it, right? What you're smelling is vaporized gasoline.

RAY: And in the old days, when you filled up your tank, all the air inside the tank -- the air filled with gasoline vapors -- came whooshing out through the filler hole or through a vent at the top of the gas tank.

TOM: But then people in places like Los Angeles realized they couldn't see the person standing next to them due to smog. And since gasoline vapors contribute to smog, car makers were forced to install devices to capture those vapors.

RAY: So now each car has a vapor recovery unit that collects the gasoline vapors from the tank and then, the next time the car is started, sends them to the engine, where they're combusted. Your vapor recovery system isn't working, Lottie. One possibility is that one of the rubber hoses is blocked or collapsed.

TOM: Why does that keep you from filling your gas tank? Well, when the air (and the vapors) can't get out of the tank, there's no room for gasoline to go in.

RAY: The other possibility is that one of the valves involved in the refueling process (the refueling control valve, the refueling EVAP vapor-cut valve or the one-way fuel valve) is not working.

TOM: In any case, you should go back to your dealership -- or maybe find a different dealership that cares a little more -- and tell them there's a technical service bulletin that explains how to fix this. Have them look it up under "slow fuel fill." Or you can invest in some nice, fur-lined gloves and a parka before next winter, Lottie. Good luck.

[Esteban]

Yes, Every station I have tried is the same. The gas will barely go in at a slow rate til pump kicks off. The vent tube, filler tube has been removed & checked for obstructions & put back on. I didn't have a way to really check the valve but all seemed OK. May replace that valve & go from there.

[Esteban]

Sorry for the delay in getting back online. I have been away for awhile. It was in the fuel line vent. && by the way,, TRD,, I asked a legitimate question , seeking answers for help for my problem. I think you have an attitude problem. Maybe your TRD,,,, stands for T-E-R-D

[NCCamry95]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Sorry for the delay in getting back online. I have been away for awhile. It was in the fuel line vent. && by the way,, TRD,, I asked a legitimate question , seeking answers for help for my problem. I think you have an attitude problem. Maybe your TRD,,,, stands for T-E-R-D

Thank you for providing an answer to a legitiment question. TRD claims to have worked for a Stealership at one time and is often a real Dick Head concerning his posts.
Peace
RB

[dayvers]

what you need to do is gently stroke the shaft of the gas pump. shake the premature particles that may have got in the way after the last persons money shot. insert the shaft firmly in place. make sure the tip is not flaccid. this will become a hinderance if it is not firm. upon achieving an erect state, you may have to clean out the outer ring of the gas tank. natural lubercants may make it easier to perform the deed.

furthermore, once the tip has been inserted into the gas tank. gentle hold the shaft sternly. grab the handle and keep the shaft in place. do not stroke the shaft back in forth, this may cause premature contents to cum (no pun intended) out unexpectedly. upon reaching climax, the gas tank will detect maximum exposure. gently release the tool, tap the tip, and wipe around the edges of the rim. last, place back the shaft into its port and enter your vechicle. buckle up, protection is always first.

[TRD VVTi]

I've come across that problem several times and knew what it was.

I'm glad I didn't provide you with any assistance. You're a crybaby.