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I also have a question about my gas tank. I found all the info for my truck and it says I have a 22 gal tank. Every time it's on E, I fill it up and it only takes 18 gallons. Where are the other 4? And when I check the Miles to empty number it reads around 265. I once filled it and the number went to 311. I don't know if the sensor has a problem or my gas gauge isn't working correctly?
(I know there's 2 questions in 1) lol
(I know there's 2 questions in 1) lol
Rookie
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(I know there's 2 questions in 1) lol
Mine is about the same. I assume the 4 gallons is still in there and the gas gauge is just a little pessimistic.Originally Posted by Zombifyd
I also have a question about my gas tank. I found all the info for my truck and it says I have a 22 gal tank. Every time it's on E, I fill it up and it only takes 18 gallons. Where are the other 4? And when I check the Miles to empty number it reads around 265. I once filled it and the number went to 311. I don't know if the sensor has a problem or my gas gauge isn't working correctly?(I know there's 2 questions in 1) lol
Veteran
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I've had this happen to me several times. It's really annoying when it does. I think part of the problems is the diameter of the fill tube. It's smaller than any vehicle i've ever owned, and I don't think the system can react fast enough before the fuel makes it way up the tube.Originally Posted by geofft225
every time i fill up, when it clicks off it usually leaks and squirts a little out. is this unusual?
Usually though, when mine clicks, it's full, sometimes to the point I can see the gas.
I have occasionally had the issue of clicking off super early and getting hardly any gas in. I've narrowed that down though to a specific pump at the station I go to, so I think the issue there is with their pump nozzle.
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I dropped the tank once for that stupid 10$ pump, I really don't want to do it again
I am pretty sure this thing has been topped off a few dozen times... since this has been an ongoing problem since before i bought it.
could the charcoal canister be it, if I replace that would that maybe fix it?
Originally Posted by DM_kota
I am still having this problem, replaced the Evap Pump on the truck and it did not help. where is the rollover valve on this thing. is it in the tank or in the fill hose?I dropped the tank once for that stupid 10$ pump, I really don't want to do it again
I am pretty sure this thing has been topped off a few dozen times... since this has been an ongoing problem since before i bought it.
could the charcoal canister be it, if I replace that would that maybe fix it?
For those of you guys who cannot fill up your tanks, there is a service bulletin out in 2009 , and it covers the 2005 - 2009 Dakotas, as well as quite a few other Chrysler models.
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NUMBER: 14-001-09 REV. A
GROUP: Fuel
DATE: September 1, 2009
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 14-001-09, DATED
APRIL 15, 2009, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A
COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT
REVISIONS.
SUBJECT:
Hard To Fill With Fuel Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly
MODELS:
2004 -2008 (CS) Pacifica
2009 (DS) Ram Truck (1500)
2007 - 2009 (DH) Ram Truck (1500/2500 Pick Up)
2004 - 2009 (DR) Ram Truck (1500 / 2500 Pick Up)
2005 - 2009 (HB) Durango
2007 - 2009 (HG) Aspen
2005 - 2009 (ND) Dakota
2009 (JC) Journey
2007 - 2009 (JK) Wrangler
2007 - 2009 (J1) Sebring (China CKD)
2007 - 2009 (JS) Sebring/Sebring Convertible/Avenger
2006 - 2009 (K1) Cherokee (CKD)
2007 - 2009 (KA) Nitro
2008 - 2009 (KK) Liberty
2008 - 2009 (KK) Cherokee (International Markets)
2005 - 2007 (KJ) Liberty
2005 - 2007 (KJ) Cherokee (International Markets)
2005 - 2009 (LE) 300C/300C Touring (International Markets)
2005 - 2009 (LX) 300/Magnum/Charger
2007 (L2) 300 (China)
2008 - 2009 (LC) Challenger
2004 - 2009 (PT) Chrysler PT Cruiser
NUMBER: 14-001-09 REV. A
GROUP: Fuel
DATE: September 1, 2009
2007 (R2) Caravan/Voyager (CKD)
2005 - 2007 (RG) Chrysler Voyager (International Markets)
2003 - 2007 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
2008 - 2009 (RT) Town & Country/Grand Caravan
2008 - 2009 (RT) Town & Country/Grand Voyager (International
Markets)
2005 - 2006 (TJ) Wrangler
2005 - 2009 (WH) Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
2005 - 2009 (WK) Grand Cherokee
2006 - 2009 (XH) Commander (International Markets)
2006 - 2009 (XK) Commander
NOTE: This bulletin applies to all vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine.
DISCUSSION:
Customer may report that the vehicle is hard to fill with fuel or that the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off repeatedly while trying to fill vehicle.
This customer complaint can occur due to a number of different causes. The fuel tank is
the least likely cause of this condition. The following Diagnostic procedure can be used to
diagnose the issues.
DIAGNOSIS:
1. Is the vehicle a LX/LE/LC/L2?
a. Yes >> proceed to Step #2
b. No >> proceed to Step #4
2. Idle the vehicle 60 to 90 seconds upon stopping.
3. Does tank refill properly?
a. No >> proceed to Step #4
b. Yes >> Inform the customer to idle the vehicle for 60 to 90 seconds upon stopping if
vehicle was driven aggressively. This is due to the fact that on the LX/LE/LC/L2 the
fuel tank is a unique saddle tank design and needs 30 to 60 seconds while the
engine is running to level the fuel in both half's of the fuel tank. Allowing the vehicle
to idle for this amount of time will let the fuel pump transfer fuel to the left side tank,
opening the control valve and allowing normal fuel filling.
4. Disconnect the vapor recirculation tube at the fuel tank.
5. Attempt to refill fuel tank.
6. Does tank refill properly?
a. Yes >> Proceed to Step #7
b. No>> Proceed to Step #11.
7. Reconnect the vapor recirculation tube at the fuel tank.
8. Disconnect the other end of the vapor recirculation tube at the fuel filler tube.
9. Attempt to refill fuel tank.
10. Does tank refill properly?
a. Yes >> Replace fuel filler tube.
b. No >> Replace the vapor recirculation tube.
11. Disconnect the control valve to EVAP canister tube at the fuel tank.
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12. Reconnect the vapor recirculation tube at the fuel tank.
13. Does tank refill properly?
a. No >> Replace Fuel Tank.
b. Yes >> Proceed to Step #14.
14. Reconnect the control valve to EVAP canister tube at the fuel tank.
15. Disconnect the control valve to EVAP canister tube at the EVAP canister.
16. Attempt to refill fuel tank.
17. Does tank refill properly?
a. Yes >> Blockage is in the EVAP Canister, or ESIM, or Clean air hose (ESIM vent
hose), or filter. Diagnose appropriately.
b. No >> Replace the control valve to EVAP canister tube.
POLICY:
Information Only
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