gas spillage when filling 08 JKU

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DirtyHera

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I purchased my Jeep about 6 weeks ago and have since discovered every time I fill the tank it "regurges" gasoline at me. I have had one successful fill out of 5 or 6 and that was because I stopped it early. Has anyone else had this problem? If so is there a fix. I am going to try to remember nest time to stop a few gallons from full and take the nozzle out than place it back in to see if this helps. (Thinking it may be a pressure issue, if I let it click off and leave the nozzle in it will still spill out.)

Jackie
 
I keep track of how low the fuel is and start listening for it when it gets close, there is a distinct sound change right before it gurgles up.
 
Check and see if your tank has a vent. If so it may be clogged.. that could cause the build up of pressure that is spitting gas at you

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Have you been going to the same station or multiple ones? I've had that issue before with certain vehicles at certain pumps, must be something to do with flow rate.
 
I have this same issue. I've found that if I NOT insert the pump nozzle all the way into the filler neck it doesn't happen. We have a tendency to shove it in as far as possible(that's what she said) and let her rip. I haven't had it happen since I figured that little trick out.
 
infidel_6 said:
I have this same issue. I've found that if I NOT insert the pump nozzle all the way into the filler neck it doesn't happen. We have a tendency to shove it in as far as possible(that's what she said) and let her rip. I haven't had it happen since I figured that little trick out.
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Yeah, I think it was the xj that turning the nozzle 90 or 180 degrees helped.
 
My '07 will do it if I set the fill speed to wide open throttle. If I just put it on the slower fill speed it won't spill back out.
But, who has time to fill on the slow speed?
 
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Check with your local dealer. There was a recall on 08 Filler necks. My 11 with the new style doesn't have a problem.
 
Jimbo thanks. I know all recalls have been completed, and I think when I read the record that was one of them. I will look into this however and see if maybe it wasn't done correctly.


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I had the same issue with my 07. Jeep extended a lifetime warranty on this issue. They replaced the entire tank and filler mechanism. Call the dealer. Should be free repair.


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Note - I do not believe there was an actual recall on this, but the NHTSA was researching at the time. Chrysler capitulated, sent a letter alerting to the extended warranty.


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