2002 Hyundai Elantra gas tank

2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
50,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DWHIT723
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everytime we try to fill tank it stops as if tank full even when trying to fill slowly it cuts off.takes forever to fill tank
Aug 27, 2009 at 9:32 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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this is caused by lack of ventilation at the fueling area. if you have already tried pulling the fuel nozzle out a little then pumping the fuel, then you probably have a collapsed vent hose in the fuel neck area.
Aug 27, 2009 at 9:38 PM
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