Gas Tank Will Not Take Gas / Easy Repair

[@simengineering9183]

Multiple videos in replacing parts, but for some it makes sense to know the why certain component is actually failing, I watch this video as many other videos and all just replace the canister but no one said why is bad or what is bad in it. Reading the comments found out that by overfilling the gas tank some of that gas will pass to the canister and then damage the screen that hold the charcoal in it. Is easy to replace parts but some will like to know what actually went wrong. Hope this helps anyone, Thanks to "he's the Master " your comment makes more sense than watching 100's of videos!

[@buenomane7297]

He said that in the video you dumbass

[@nickantonides8015]

Just a tip and I don't know if it works for anything else but in my 2002 Chevy Tracker, if you turn the nozzle upside down, push it all the way in and let it rest against the fuel door, it pumps with no problem!

[@ethandunlap6755]

Cool to know. I like things to be the way it should but if new vapor canister stuff doesn’t fix it. I might try it

[@ericdube836]

Same thing with my 2001 Chevy Blazer my 1997 Chevy Blazer doesn't have this issue thi

[@nthzxanubis371]

Fuel site technician here, don't do that. The nozzle will not function properly/ shutoff properly when it is upside down. It can lead to Fuel getting all over the place and create a fire hazard.

[@hestheMaster]

Over filling the tank is the worst thing anyone can do. Eventually the gas gets into the EVAP canister may melt away a protective filter screen so the pellets get released and then contaminates the whole system or seals up the filter and blocks the retention of vapors by the pellets. Newer cars may have a check engine light that goes on. Rest it and it comes back day after day. You will need a new EVAP canister!

[@simengineering9183]

Sir! I been looking for an answer to why the canister goes bad or more what goes bad in the canister as I took off my canister to clean it up and not knowing what exactly is wrong with it. It makes sense. Thanks so much!!

[@hestheMaster]

@@simengineering9183 Never overfill a gas tank. When the handle clicks you're filled!

[@nebojsa1976]

What do you think if my problem is related to EVAP or sending unit? My gas gauge is stuck at 3/4 (it goes to 0 when I turn off the car) and even though I'm using fuel (it should be maybe 1/4), it is still at 3/4 of tank. I can fill it up to max, until it starts clicking, but it is only 5.7 gallons and then the gauge goes to max, but always gets stuck at 3/4). I know for sure I should be able to to fill up more, but I can't put more. My tank is 16.1 gallons. It's BMW 2008. There is fuel smell inside the car. When I drive the car, then it is less noticeable, but once I turn it off and leave it overnight, then the smell is really really bad. Now, when I filled up 5.7 gallons, I tried to fill up more and it was clicking a lot, so maybe that destroyed EVAP system, not sure (well, probably it was destroyed before considering I couldn't put more then 5.7 gallons). After that I started noticing fuel smell.

[@darinp5612]

Charcoal canisters are the worst thing to happen to cars since the Smog pump

[@terrywalters5410]

Clearly you have never watched, before the flood with Leonardo DiCaprio :-)

[@darinp5612]

@@terrywalters5410 that's a movie... we're talking real life here

[@martyelder9972]

Only if you don't understand the system

[@oldViking66]

Do you really need to have that hose hooked up, what I'm asking is can you just unhook the hose and pump gas that way with replacement of canister?

[@rustypugh123]

And the tire pressure monitors 😡

[@czeckboy100]

Very informative! Thanks. Our '03 Volvo V70 is suffering from this same issue.

[@jamesfrancismchalejr7944]

Thanks. Have a 05 Volvo S60 2.5t found out that the fuel filler neck vent pipe was leaking. Part discontinued through the manufacturer. Garage couldn't find one in my area. So they used epoxy. Picked it up and went to a gas station and can't put gas in my car. Alot of pressure coming out of the fuel filler neck. I know it is a emissions system problem. So I hope that the manufacturer still makes the carbon canister

[@robertgill448]

They’re videos here on KZbin that show exactly how to take apart the canister, clean it out, replenish with new charcoal, seal it back and presto, money in the bank.

[@thomastommy1192]

Wow, A really awesome video. I have never seen this repair or problem on a car before. It's always great to see and learn something new. It seems like the factory would have wrapped that whole assembly in plastic or something to keep the rust out. But like my brother says. They don't want things to last forever, lol. Jim, I hope you have a Blessed Fall So Far.

[@motosmart3032]

Detailed and well explained, thanks Jim

[@seward21]

My 2019 Ram 1500, bought used, has been doing the same thing since day 1...Great info!! Thanks!!

[@Mstrick93]

Did you ever get this fixed?

[@getit9183]

I'd like to know aswell. Having the same issue with my Ram 1500, 2019

[@mpbclutch33]

Same issue with my 2018 Ram. What fixed it?

[@artemiocortes8556]

Great video. Although I didn't realize till the end from my own ignorance that this isn't a tutorial for a cadillac escalade ...

[@angelocarazas1640]

Did you ever get your problem fixed? Ive changed the evap and the solenoid canisters, and my 2009 escalade still keeps on shutting off the gas pump

[@artemiocortes8556]

@angelocarazas1640 so yes I did. I ended up empting out the Canister and changed the evap as well there was a lot of coal or what ever those pebble things are , once I emptied the box I put everything back together , unfortunately it still kept happening. So I had to pull everything back apart ehat I ended up doing was disconnecting all the thick hoses off from the box and the gas tank and using a vacume to vacum out anything out if them and yea there was still a lot more pebbles on it. Once I did that I put everything back together and i didn't have the issue again.

[@scottguthrie8074]

Great video! Thanks.. Also looking to see why 05 Pacifica goes to empty when it drops under half full? Something to do with the passenger side of the saddle bad fuel pump.

[@13marcusv]

This just started happening to my 99 Corolla, but only at some gas stations. Guess I’m taking a trip to my mechanic before it’s too late😂

[@rodrigofabregas7756]

Thank you Jim for this very useful video!. Have this problem on my 2009 DODGE Durango 5.7 Hemi for a while...just getting worse, so I'll have to do this repair soon, wonder if is just the charcoal canister or can be another thing also.

[@josemontano7767]

I think it’s a Dodge thing my Durango GT V6 also has this issue. It drives me crazy.

[@jameslittle5139]

Great video, I’m currently having this issue with my 2019 Ram truck smh

[@AlexisMartinez-zu8vs]

Me too

[@esmeraldar9651]

Me too my ram is 2021

[@jameslittle5139]

So the dealership ended up replacing the fuel tank, so far so good. They said they’ve been having issues with the tanks.

[@Mstrick93]

Has this issue stayed resolved with the new fuel tank?

[@jameslittle5139]

@@Mstrick93 yes, haven’t had any problems with the new fuel tank

[@EmeraldOtringal]

Here's what I don't get: people say that the vent valve solenoid is open by default, when no voltage is applied, and it only closes when the computer sends voltage to it. But in that case I don't understand how the vapor canister is able to "trap the fumes" and release them to the engine via the purge valve (which is closed by default and opens only when voltage is applied)? Because as long as the vent valve is open, all fumes will travel through the charcoal filter and out into the atmosphere, meaning that there's no trapping. And to make matters even worse - your fuel gets slowly evaporated that way. Also, many videos have completely opposite explanations which are 100% conflicting, where one guy says the vent valve is a 1-way street for getting air IN the vapor canister, but never OUT, then another guy says the complete polar opposite (only OUT, never IN), then some others say it's a 2-way street for both IN and OUT. I'm completely lost here...

[@brass_monkey423]

Hope this works . Having this problem with my truck 🤦‍♂️

[@SerenaPatterson-c3i]

I'm having this problem on my 1997 F 250 with duel tanks, but only one tank gets used. Could this be reason it won't take fuel? It didn't have this problem until a shop replaced the fuel pump.

[@kevinprager1139]

Thanks man I'm going to have my mechanic help me out to fix mine, I've been overfilling my tank because I drive hundreds of miles everyday. Apparently doing that makes this problem appear faster than normal. Mine used to never have this issue and then it just started doing it last week. I hope this is not expensive to get repaired

[@josheakins5137]

It also puts strain on everything including your pump. For what? An extra half gallon? Really? Lmao Smh

[@maziarheydary1282]

Happened to me right now, and the pump operator put some liquid in the tank and asked me to drive and reverse it pretty rigorously. Solved the problem. But i'm worried that the acidic 2 part solution thingy he used might harm the gas tank and canister. Should i be worried? Thank you very much.

[@1988tfred]

What liquid are you talking about? Does it have a name? Why did he make you "rigorously...or vigorously" put it in reverse?.. to shake it up? . And after all that it fixed it? Sounds hard to believe.... But yes.....yes be worried... be worried since you put that " thingy" in your tank

[@AlwaysWatchin0.0]

That's an easy repair for someone like this guy 😂

[@DylanRabier]

Well no need to ask if you live in the rust belt 😆 Great job. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jessio87]

Jim’s accent makes it obvious too. 😂

[@jasontrent6660]

Qg No a32

[@ethandunlap6755]

My truck came from Ohio I’m in pa the things rusting apart and so many things wrong with it

[@MrSeezero]

Here is my problem. When I first got my 2011 Ford Fusion, I was able to get my miles-left-over value on my display to say about 350 miles after I filled up my tank at the gas station. This was true also for the first 10 or 11 years of owning my car. Now when I fill my tank, it only goes to about 260 miles. I was just wondering what the problem with my gas tank or car may be. Thanks in advance.

[@reallifeengineer7214]

So THIS must be what's wrong with my car. I've never "topped off" the gas though. Maybe someone in the household did? Besides "overfilling gas" as a root cause, what else may have caused this issue? (gas flowing into EVAP canister) I'd hate to go through a canister replacement only to have this issue happen again a month down the road.

[@tastydaisy8577]

Can you just remove the hose and let it vent?

[@bigguiseppe]

I don’t think so, I’ve disconnected my hoses and for a while I was able to get a little more gas in the tank, but recently it seems like that’s slowly stopped working and I’m back to getting only a gallon in at a time. I’m going to replace the canister so hopefully it helps but if not I’m clueless.

[@Staboogie777]

@@bigguiseppeI replaced my evap canister within the last yr and now this BS 🤦🏻‍♀️ now it makes sense why the codes weren’t clearing, my mechanic was in denial 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@LittleMopeHead]

I have this issue on my 2008 Lexus GS 350. It would have a high increasing humming noise as I fill up the gas, and when it peaks, it would stop the pump nozzle. It would continue to stop the nozzle from pumping gas in unless I wait about 30 seconds. Very annoying. I think this is the issue, will check it out.

[@ricardorodriguez2387]

Hi Jim, what car/model is the one you showed up in your video. I own a Volvo S60 04' a side effect for not having air exit is that the gasoline drips out of the tank using the lowest point exactly on the fuel sender unit just behind the driver's seat. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

[@scarlingdarIing]

What would cause this to happen intermittently? Mine does this every time I pump gas, but some days it will accept way more than other days.. is it always the canister or could it possibly be the vent valve (that's what someone told me at one point)?

[@jimthecarguy]

Most of the time it is the canister but it is possible that the vent valve is sticking sometimes.

[@RamiroBasaldua-k6x]

Thanks Jim having this problem with my 2008 esclade

[@joeg6427]

Can you leave the hose unhooked to solve the problem?

[@rkwoodruff9]

I wish he would answer this. I was wondering myself.

[@devonj9828]

It probably works but not legal.

[@simoneware9530]

Yes you can.

[@kokomon5]

2007 dodge caravan with this problem ,can I bypass charcoal filter,I'm told can't but new filters or gas tank anymore, van runs perfect would like to keep it,hate to junk it ovfer a gas tank

[@lightshine6044]

Do you have to empty fuel tank in order to replace charcoal canister?

[@jonsworld5307]

this happens over time even if dont over fill your car but if over filling it it can happen to new one in as little as 1 fill up

[@janetharris9291]

They changed the canister and blue air through the hoses. The problem still exists. Stiil can’t put gas in. Gas gage works fine

[@popeofdopeification]

God bless you sir thankful for heros like you amongst us saving us thousands of dollars you are up there with doctors and teachers as you are sorta a mix of the two lol my up most respect goes out to all the blue collar men plugging in and away everyday god bless you n yours great video

[@JosePerez-ys4kp]

This is my second time replacing my charcoal canister. I also changed the vent solenoid on the canister and the problem persisted. What else can it be?

[@33ad1]

Great video . But what kind of car are you working on ( Year and model ) ? Thanks

[@Freedom24560]

Thank you for uploading, sir!

[@demetriusfoster5693]

I have a 1997 Ford Explorer and I’m having problems fueling up my tank it won’t take gas and there is no gas in the tank what you suggest I replace

[@petermathews9298]

Me too. Same problem. Any advice

[@highwayheroes1454]

What was the solution?

[@huiliu888]

Recently I had my car repaired owing to purge valve (EVAP solenoid) failure which let me fail in filling gas tank.

[@blizmak9889]

I have to do this on a Lincoln. No emissions check here. I might just vent it.

[@sethmcdaris480]

Would this be an easy thing to do at home putting the car on jack stands??. I have this problem, but don't feel like paying someone to do something I'd be able to do at homs

[@BigDog50001]

Great info Jim!

[@naseerp313]

If the evap blocked it's related to fuel pressure ?

[@traedenwilson7160]

How much should a repair like this cost? I’m having this problem with my 2006 Mazda3

[@herbertwhitlow1635]

Unhooking the hose to the canister will it cause danger to the vehicle if you don't connect it back..

[@reginataylorhines]

Thank you for this clear and concise video.

[@adctex]

Four years ago I spent over $500 to have my mechanic do this and a year later it started acting up again. For the next three years I found that if I would leave the engine running and hold the nozzle in a certain position, I could fill the tank (2005 Yukon). Well last week that method stopped working too... not good :(

[@barrylong6507]

I've seen this same problem on my ex-girlfriends car and car I'm looking to buy it was also accompanied on both cars by stalling at stop lights sometimes is this same issue or separate

[@tshaunscales8086]

I didn't see the pick you use in the amazon link. Can you tell me where you got that from? Thanks.

[@ulysseslopezz]

Will this affect the catalyst also? I have an fj cruiser and I have the same problem and it sends the cat and the ox sensor are bad so if anyone would help me with an answer thank you very much

[@MoltenBeardGaming]

I have replaced both charcoal canisters on my 2004 ford sport trac and still cant put gas in. Any suggestions?

[@zigwil153]

The main problem is paying for a new canister. I couldn't have imagined they'd be so expensive for what they are.... a plastic can with some activated charcoal.

[@deniseadam3984]

What’s the cost?

[@zigwil153]

@@deniseadam3984 I forget exactly. I know it was in the ballpark of $170. It was for a Camry. As a side, when I got a good look at it it ended up being a spider nesting in the outlet vent tube from the canister. Cleaned it out. Canister was fine.

[@ricardorodriguez2387]

@@deniseadam3984 you can contact your car manufacturer and explain them the car is generating an environmental problem because of a bad design, they might be able to help you with the full refund of the canister or a great % discount. Asking never hurts my friend.

[@johnhalchishick7094]

You can rebuild the old one if you're careful there are KZbin videos on how to do it basically you're carefully going to cut apart the canister empty out all the old charcoal and a couple of screens that are in there find a material similar to the screens you took out it'll be easy just close is good you can purchase replacement charcoal act like a fish store or something they use for filters Buffalo farm boys use the filters to go above your stove those also catch fumes and have that same charcoal and they kind of fold them over and over inside once you got your screens back in fill it back up with charcoal of your choice J-B Weld plastic weld whatever the case back together and you're good.I like the stove grease filter idea better than the granular charcoal

[@Starth15]

👍, "Thanks for sharing your knowledge".

[@jonleone777]

Ive replaced charcoal canister, purge valve, purge solenoid and checked gas fill tubes and still cant fill my tank. Any ideas

[@Michael-x4u3m]

Is that the drivers side rear wheel? I'm trying to find it on my 05gt so I don't have to take it to a shop.

[@hoggwild3706]

Over filling the tank is the root of the problem. When the pump kicks off leave it at that! Do not squeeze fuel into the tank.

[@steveg5576]

New camera...that HD is fantastic.

[@Hikmat_Wardak]

Recently I replaced vapo canister unfortunately it’s still not taking gas please advise what to do next?

[@heatherandtimsharp]

Check purge valves

[@mohamedandrew]

So this happens when the gas filler neck is pushing out gas to fill up the tank ?

[@captainmeowzers]

Something very dignified about experience.

[@Nor_CALi]

Would this problem cause a error code charcoal canister code . Because I replaced the canister and purge valve and still have the code

[@margareenbecker9864]

Does this have anything to do with the gas used? I had a 1998 Thunderbird that did this. We would drive forever on four gallons of gas. Finally took the tank off and replaced it. Now, my 2004 Yukon is doing it. Is it the gas I'm using? Thanks.

[@reginataylorhines]

My mechanic says as long as you are using regular fuel that is not the problem. I thought it would go away if I only used premium fuel. Nope, the engine ran smoother, but the clicking still happened.

[@kennygarcia102]

My mountanier mercury 2008 , after we replaced fuel pump, the car works now but the car says fuel level low and shows its on empty, we try putting gas and the pump stops every dollar of gas we keep putting in, and leaks a litttle but no crazy leak just drissles. . What should do D:

[@deshawnajones9238]

Can that also stop a fuel pump from turning on in my 2005 Dodge Durango because i can't put fuel in it

[@oldViking66]

Can you just leave the first lil hose hanging an just leave it go?

[@joanc5104]

I’m having this issue on a year old car. I don’t know how to do that !

[@ryanb5142]

My suv filled fine till I put on a new cheap fuel pump in the tank can the new pump be the problem.

[@lonwillis783]

I was going to say NJ gas stations are all full serve right?

[@louiegarcia7527]

DID YOU CHANGE THE HOSES/? I WANTED TO SEE THE FINAL PRODUCT!

[@Doomageddon420]

Could this problem also cause it to smoke from the front end like somewhere near the motor?

[@jimthecarguy]

Most likely not. Did you check the valve cover gasket?

[@stevenespinoza7735]

will this work on a 2020 ram 1500 loan star v8 hemi

[@ACretens]

I have a question .. I have a Kia Sedona that has this exact problem, but it also has stalling issues, like going from an idle state and resuming acceleration, it always starts right back up though, this happens right in the middle of traffic at red lights. 😵‍💫 could these two issues somehow be related? Like air getting into the fuel delivery system somehow? Our mechanics cannot figure out why this car is stalling.

[@jenangians]

I know this old but fuel pump probably was failing.

[@philstat100]

Thank You for the great information.

[@skywatcher856]

My volvo does same thing keeps popping gas handle have to keep it running to put gas in

[@esmeraldar9651]

Would this be an expensive repair at a auto body shop

[@edgarconsul1531]

Thanks. I was looking for this

[@jviews1]

thank you. learned something today.

[@popsxbox]

Very well done. Thank you. I think I may have this issue on my 2005 GMC Yukon. Thanks again.

[@TetraHydroCannabinolTHC]

Did you ever figure it out? i have an 05 tahoe doing the same shit wont fill right, im thinking the vent valve solenoid, then the canister

[@popsxbox]

@@TetraHydroCannabinolTHC yes I fixed it. I replaced all three parts. Purge valve , vapor canister and the vapor canister purge. But my lines were full of charcoal bits and the lines were clogged. I didn’t drop my gas tank. I took a piece of small tubing and ran it inside all the hose ( unplugged from parts ) and blew them out. Engine purge valve line , then under the car I worked the line enough in to create a vacuum. It worked. I had that black stuff all over me and the driveway. Hope this works for you. Dropping the gas was going to be the last resort but fortunately for me it didn’t have to come to that.

[@ianzimmerman9084]

@@popsxbox lol I needed this replaced all and still clogged. Gonna try and blowing it out

[@popsxbox]

@@ianzimmerman9084 hope it works for you as well as it did for me. I’m still up and running as of today.

[@blkbutrfly]

​@@popsxbox how much did it cost?

[@okidokidiego5783]

Thank very much sir,big help

[@dennishnks]

Where is it located on my 2006 Impala because mine is not there. Mine just has a round evap solenoid in that area but mine is doing the same thing can't put gas hardly in it

[@russlikely1137]

I have that problem on a 2011 on a Chevy Impala

[@fidelmorales3768]

What car is this,? Pls I need to fix mine?.

[@troyalger2035]

Hey how much does that canister cost I'm having the same type of issue I have an '02 Hyundai elantra I hope it's something easy to fix like that. Hopefully you see this and can give me an answer. Thanks bud I appreciate your work

[@williammunny1844]

I am having the same problem with my 02 Hyundai Sonata. Must be a common problem with 02 Hyundais.

[@dougtervo5016]

Thanks Jim first time viewer and New sub from U.P. OF Mich. THANKS MUCH!!!

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for the sub!

[@ReefHeater]

Do some have codes that are thrown for this? Vent efficiency or something?

[@loyaltyreal4933]

Hi Jim Will this work for my 2009 Chevy Tahoe it's doing the same thing you said in this video

[@jimthecarguy]

It may not be the exact same .

[@reneesongs72]

@@jimthecarguy I have a chevy Tahoe thats having the same issue after having my fuel pump repaired. What do I have done to fix this??

[@chrisking9014]

Do you know all jeep dodge and Chrysler dealership are charging 2700.00 and they tell you they have to change the gas tank and filler neck to correct that very same problem? why do they do this to people.

[@terryatpi]

Because they’re ice holes ?

[@sumonsbd]

Hi, do you have any idea, why my car fuel leaks from the tank when the tank is full after filling the gas. It leaks significantly until I stop filling the gas. I checked underneath; it is not from the charcoal canister, it’s from the gas tank. My car is nissan x-trail 2005. It is not leaking from filler neck vent though. We smell gas for few days after filling gas.

[@Theundisputedtruth]

What part of this was easy is the question ?! 😅

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Another good job Jim. Thank you for sharing. John G

[@Raiderhippo]

I have a problem with my 1994 Taurus gl we’re the gas won’t fill up we’re I have to hit the pump like you said and my gas gauge always say empty would this be the issue?

[@jimthecarguy]

That may be 2 different problems.One is the canister the other maybe a bad sender unit.

[@summerleighcestlavie]

What is the canister called if shopping for one what do I ask for?

[@Staboogie777]

Evap canister

[@Mack-O.Lambert-JR.Mississippi]

Thank you sir I believe that is what my problem is.

[@TheShelbyCamperVan]

Hi, what is an average price a mechanic should charge to do this?

[@maddad78]

Well, I can't answer that, but can tell you when I just priced the part for mine it came up at $441. Just for the part.

[@30pvfd]

Ford f250 part 400.00 plus

[@keepitgangsta4915]

Jim what if I have a p0452 evap pressure sensor stuck closed permanent on my 2017 jeep cherokee latitude? what is the problem?...my truck starts an drives smooth but when I let it idle after 5min it shuts off!! need help anybody

[@rachaelsmith2249]

How long did that job take you?

[@elakay4397]

😭 I can't fix that, I'm a 66 year old woman. This is happening with my old truck. It's a 98 Ford 150. How much will it cost me to get it fixed ?

[@jimthecarguy]

On the older Ford you should check all the hoses first. The hose often crack

[@elakay4397]

@jimthecarguy Thank you Jim, I'll have my machanic check it out. Frankly I'm tried of constantly having to put money in the truck, but it's a good truck. Good hauler and heavy where it will protect me. Thank you for replying! 🙋‍♀️

[@pyralux01]

Shouldn't you have an evap check engine light for this problem?

[@GTAWWEKID]

I dont, I have a 2013 Escape

[@pattytowner457]

Im a old lady and know little about older cars. But when you said replace the canister.... What kind? A vapor canterst?

[@jeanelledares78071]

Does the vehicle need to be empty of gas

[@jimthecarguy]

No you don't need to empty the tank.