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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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If you "fill the tank" then drive off and discover it's not reading full. The problem is probably the pressure relief valve on the tank. Solution:- Hold the gas pump nozzle UPSIDE DOWN. Seems crazy but it works. Replacing the valve is expensive, the tank must be removed.
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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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Not expensive. $45 to not look like an idiot every time you fill up. Located at the evap canister...

That relief solenoid throws p0455 when it loses continuity. "gross leak, evap system"

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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by yosip1115
Not expensive. $45 to not look like an idiot every time you fill up. Located at the evap canister...

That relief solenoid throws p0455 when it loses continuity. "gross leak, evap system"
my dignity is worth about $28.95.. id rather hold it upside down
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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank_White
my dignity is worth about $28.95.. id rather hold it upside down
Might trip the code based off pressure, not continuity, not sure. But damn, you're cheap man haha.
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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank_White
my dignity is worth about $28.95.. id rather hold it upside down
I like how this guy thinks. lolz
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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank_White
my dignity is worth about $28.95.. id rather hold it upside down
You obviously don't live up her in Canada, where so much is more than U.S. prices. I was quoted $150.

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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 07:13 PM
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My problem is I can only fill 12 gallons. Would holding it upside down fix that issue?
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 04:59 AM
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I have a problem filling my tank to. But it's more related to my wallet not wanting to pay
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by oldschool350z
My problem is I can only fill 12 gallons. Would holding it upside down fix that issue?
Probably, seems like you have the same problem, with my car, it doesn't happen at every gas station, depends on the sensitivity of the gas pump.
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