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Gas fill problem

Tiny
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  • 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE
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  • FWD
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  • 100,000 MILES
2000 Mazda Protege DX Just recently when we put gas in it. We can only pump about a half a gallon and then it overfills and shuts the pump off or gas gushes out like it is full. It is not full. Then we wait about 20 seconds and start the whole thing over again. What's wrong?

I have tried different gas stations with the same result. Have pumped super slowly. Takes forever and ever. Help appreciated
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 AT 2:51 PM

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Tiny
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There is a vent valve that should always be open. It is common for it to be stuck closed during an evap test. You can replace it your self and you can get it at a parts store.

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Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 AT 3:19 PM
Tiny
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Is it a vapor canister purge valve or is called something else?
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 AT 4:19 PM
Tiny
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It is not the purge valve, it is the vent valve.

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Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 AT 4:34 PM
Tiny
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Ok. Thank you
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 AT 1:16 PM

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