Difficulty starting after fill up

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
57,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RONH
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Whenever I fill up my gas tank, my car has trouble starting. I actually have to press the accelerator down to get it to start. Any other time (other than after a fill), the car has no problem starting. Do you have any suggestion as to the cause ?
Thanks,
Ron
Dec 29, 2010 at 3:35 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Ron:
Make sure the breather in the fuel tank isn't plugged. If it is, it may be forcing fuel into the EVAP system; thus, you basically have a flooded engine when starting. Make sure not to over fill. Fill the tank and when the pump stops, don't force more fuel into the system.
Feb 19, 2011 at 9:04 PM
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