2000 subaru legacy gt

2000 SUBARU LEGACY
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVE1956
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when pumping gas, the gas tank keeps shutting off and i have only pumped 1/2 gallon of gas. takes forever to fill up. any ideas as to what is wrong and what needs to be fixed?
Nov 17, 2010 at 6:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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For fuel to enter the tank, air must escap. To escape, a vent is placed on the tank. Check under the vehicle for a smaller tube running along the filler tube. Make sure it isn't damaged.
Nov 17, 2010 at 6:52 PM
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