# \#gas-tanks **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/gas-tanks/200.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2007 Chrysler 300C - My EX sugared my gas tank - What should I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-300c-my-ex-sugared-my-gas-tank-what-should-i-do/201490)
**Author:** [@browneyez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/browneyez)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-300c-my-ex-sugared-my-gas-tank-what-should-i-do/201490 "2025-08-22T12:57:41Z")
My ex put sugar in my gas tank. --- ## [Gas disappearing while parked - multiple consecutive locations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-disappearing-while-parked-multiple-consecutive-locations/191901)
**Author:** [@lmstumpy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmstumpy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-disappearing-while-parked-multiple-consecutive-locations/191901 "2023-07-26T20:59:07Z")
My bf drives a Honda Element. Last weekend we filled the tank before floating a river and the gas light came on while driving home (the trip was only 75mi away). We figured the tank got siphoned and chalked it up to bad … --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Cobalt - Gas leak (!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-cobalt-gas-leak/185677)
**Author:** [@dmorton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmorton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-cobalt-gas-leak/185677 "2022-08-07T20:25:58Z")
sudden leaking of gasoline along fuel line --- ## [Starting Problem and Vacuum in Gas Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-and-vacuum-in-gas-tank/70048)
**Author:** [@roddhall1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roddhall1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-and-vacuum-in-gas-tank/70048 "2020-12-14T23:52:43Z")
Yesterday my 1996 Mercedes C220 would not start. It cranked like crazy but would not fire. Some things I suspect contributed: The gas tank was below 1/4 full. It was cold ... about 25F. The night before I had put 140 lb.… --- ## [2001 Lincoln Town Car - Is propane the answer here?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lincoln-town-car-is-propane-the-answer-here/170363)
**Author:** [@TommyBlack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TommyBlack)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lincoln-town-car-is-propane-the-answer-here/170363 "2020-09-25T15:28:34Z")
I bought a Lincoln last year and it has been sitting with a full tank of gas so 3 months ago I added seafoam to the tank and have been starting it up three times a week to run for a half hour to keep oil on the cylinder … --- ## [Inner Flap in Fuel Filler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-flap-in-fuel-filler/45252)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Denard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Denard)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-flap-in-fuel-filler/45252 "2020-06-24T04:02:11Z")
The spring loaded flap in the fuel filler neck of my 2003 Tundra has gone missing. I'm almost certain there was a flap there, but now it is gone. Is it possible for it fall into the tank? Will it hurt anything if it d… --- ## [2017 Buick LaCrosse takes 12 gallons in 16 gallon tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-takes-12-gallons-in-16-gallon-tank/115600)
**Author:** [@Tom07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom07)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-takes-12-gallons-in-16-gallon-tank/115600 "2020-06-21T19:01:43Z")
I have had a 2017 Buick Lacrosse for over a year now. I have never been able to put more than 12 gallons of gas in it at a time and it’s supposed to hold 16 gallons? Run it way down empty and only takes 12. --- ## [Rollover Valve fix other than Replace Tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rollover-valve-fix-other-than-replace-tank/44799)
**Author:** [@Vangelique](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vangelique)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rollover-valve-fix-other-than-replace-tank/44799 "2020-04-16T15:30:14Z")
Got 2005 Subaru Imprezza Wagon from my mom. Had been in a wreck within the previous year, and after insurance repairs, check engine light kept coming on. Mom was too busy to pursue the issue, but once I had the car, I kn… --- ## [How did I get 14 gallons of gas in my 13-gallon tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-i-get-14-gallons-of-gas-in-my-13-gallon-tank/58026)
**Author:** [@lizamike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizamike)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-i-get-14-gallons-of-gas-in-my-13-gallon-tank/58026 "2020-01-10T00:05:58Z")
Car talkers, Today (admittedly sitting on empty) I filled up my 13.2-gallon gas tank at a station I have visited before. After filling it up to the very top, I noticed the gas pump meter indicated that I had put 13… --- ## [Oil on Dipstick is very watery and smells of gas!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-dipstick-is-very-watery-and-smells-of-gas/124629)
**Author:** [@Carlito\_Cupeles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlito_Cupeles)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-dipstick-is-very-watery-and-smells-of-gas/124629 "2019-07-06T06:15:46Z")
Hey car family I recently picked up an all original 1999 Acura Integra. I noticed the oil to be very watery and have a smell of fuel. I quickly changed the oil, spark plugs, fuel filter, injectors and oil filter. Whe… --- ## [Low fuel light turned on while gauge read above 1/2 full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-fuel-light-turned-on-while-gauge-read-above-1-2-full/130083)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-fuel-light-turned-on-while-gauge-read-above-1-2-full/130083 "2018-12-03T02:00:26Z")
2007 Nissan Murano and I am between 1/2 and 3/4 of tank according to the cluster. The low fuel light comes on but the fuel guage doesn’t drop or fluctuates. It stayed where it us at. So I am thinking it couldn’t be the s… --- ## [I went through a car wash with my gas tank cap off...what to do?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-went-through-a-car-wash-with-my-gas-tank-cap-off-what-to-do/32517)
**Author:** [@ididasillything](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ididasillything)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-went-through-a-car-wash-with-my-gas-tank-cap-off-what-to-do/32517 "2018-10-19T13:46:28Z")
so, how much trouble am i in??? i didn't notice until i got home and my husband came out to help get our sleeping 3 year old into the house. he saw it first and was not happy. he was even less happy when i told him th… --- ## [Leaky fuel tank in 2002 Nissan Frontier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-fuel-tank-in-2002-nissan-frontier/116481)
**Author:** [@larryfairchild](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larryfairchild)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-fuel-tank-in-2002-nissan-frontier/116481 "2018-04-30T12:40:15Z")
I have a fuel tank leak when filled. their are none available tried the dealer,.aftermarket, used .the truck only has 98,ooo miles.the complaints are around the sending unit or the straps. does that sealer that you dump … --- ## [Car will lose acceleration while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-lose-acceleration-while-driving/114554)
**Author:** [@pandyBear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pandyBear)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-lose-acceleration-while-driving/114554 "2018-03-28T14:23:43Z")
I know this is a massive wall of text but I’m trying to not leave any details out because I am well aware how much of a pain diagnosing a car can be, so please bear with me. I drive a '01 Honda Civic lx automatic with 1… --- ## [Water in gas tank = frozen fuel filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-gas-tank-frozen-fuel-filter/59787)
**Author:** [@CarolineR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolineR)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-gas-tank-frozen-fuel-filter/59787 "2016-12-09T22:30:30Z")
Driving down the highway yesterday, my car suddenly lost power and would not restart. I got a tow to a garage and the guys there told me there was water in my fuel that froze the filter. (I live in Philly, and it has bee… --- ## [Gas Tank Fill Right or Left?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-fill-right-or-left/42424)
**Author:** [@BobbyC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobbyC)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-fill-right-or-left/42424 "2016-12-07T02:40:28Z")
I just looked at the 2010 Ford Taurus which I fell in love with, until I found out the gas tank fill is on the right side of the car. Whose idea was this? We drive on the right side of the road and when I pull up to a ga… --- ## [Montana With Thump On Gas Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/montana-with-thump-on-gas-tank/72531)
**Author:** [@bobert10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobert10)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2012, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/montana-with-thump-on-gas-tank/72531 "2012-05-22T07:41:59Z")
I have a 2006 Pontiac Montana SN6. Last summer my brother took me to his favorite outback place in Arizona via 8 miles of dirt roads. When we were almost back to the pavement I heard a loud, low pitched, (a low "B") th… --- ## [Wrong gas in tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-gas-in-tank/63969)
**Author:** [@mercurysable97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercurysable97)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-gas-in-tank/63969 "2011-11-07T02:51:18Z")
by accident i put E85 in my nissan versa. according to manual book my engine is not fitted for this kind of fuel- can i still drive to my mechanic and get the tank drained or do i need to tow the car or can i use up th… --- ## [Gas tank won't accept gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-wont-accept-gas/68059)
**Author:** [@kimalaburda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimalaburda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-wont-accept-gas/68059 "2011-09-20T15:37:34Z")
I can only pump a little gas into my tank at a time, and only to half tank. I have not been in any accidents and checked underneath for dents - nothing appears to be unusual. Any ideas? --- ## [Can't fill gas tank in Subaru Imprezza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-fill-gas-tank-in-subaru-imprezza/46362)
**Author:** [@mth2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mth2000)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-fill-gas-tank-in-subaru-imprezza/46362 "2011-07-21T21:57:14Z")
Sometimes when I try to fill my car with gas I can't fill the tank. Usually I can get at least half a gallon in then the pump shuts off, sometimes the gas starts to come back out of the car (bubbles a lot at filler hole… --- ## [2008 Hyundai Elantra, Gas Tank Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-elantra-gas-tank-question/66120)
**Author:** [@MCPayne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCPayne)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-elantra-gas-tank-question/66120 "2011-07-10T19:04:13Z")
I have what may be a strange question. I have a 2008 Hyundai Elantra, which I love. However, it seems that whenever I go to get gas, at certain stations, the pump will click off shortly after the attendant puts the noz… --- ## [1988 Saab 900S rough running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-saab-900s-rough-running/45340)
**Author:** [@WinkTimber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WinkTimber)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-saab-900s-rough-running/45340 "2011-06-15T01:50:13Z")
On the 2/27/10 show that aired on Minnesota Public Radio, a caller said his Saab 900S ran rough when the gas tank got to about 1/2. The problem is common to high mileage Saab 900s. There are TWO (2) fuel pumps in t… --- ## [Gas Level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-level/63770)
**Author:** [@MegAlfOCon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MegAlfOCon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2011, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-level/63770 "2011-04-17T19:52:05Z")
My husband and I are having a debate about the effect of low gas levels on your gas tank. I say you shouldn't let the gas get below 1/4 of a tank because it can screw up your fuel tank and lines and he says that is only… --- ## [Code p0455](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0455/63726)
**Author:** [@TA\_GEORGE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TA_GEORGE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0455/63726 "2011-04-15T22:22:34Z")
I keep getting this code even after fixing hoses with leaks.I am guiltly of over filling my gas tank all the time can this have damaged the vapor canister on my 2001 dodge caravan --- ## [Suzuki fuel tank and pump swap with chevy tracker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-fuel-tank-and-pump-swap-with-chevy-tracker/63436)
**Author:** [@bobmyers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobmyers)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-fuel-tank-and-pump-swap-with-chevy-tracker/63436 "2011-04-08T12:20:21Z")
help! fuel pump died on my 1998 sidekick sport 5 door. 1.8l a/c, auto approx 14.5 gal tank i think. my soon 2 b ex-wife had use of car for a number of months and always kept tank almost empty since she mostly just ran ar… --- ## [Gas siphon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-siphon/63152)
**Author:** [@John\_Z\_Wetmore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Z_Wetmore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-siphon/63152 "2011-03-30T02:55:00Z")
My 1984 Camry is going to be heading to the salvage yard. Unfortunately, I just filled the gas tank. I figured I would siphon the gas before sending it off, but I've been having trouble getting the tube in far enough t… --- ## [TWO tanks, and I ran out of diesel with 20 gallons remaining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-tanks-and-i-ran-out-of-diesel-with-20-gallons-remaining/62389)
**Author:** [@JamesKelsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesKelsey)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-tanks-and-i-ran-out-of-diesel-with-20-gallons-remaining/62389 "2011-03-10T03:29:09Z")
I'm an artist, so my "pickup truck' is actually a large Isuzu Cabover called an FTR; you've all seem 'em, they're nearly all white and most have boxes on the back. Anyway, I have two 50 gallon tanks, but last week … --- ## [Recall (06230) Replacement of Fuel Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-06230-replacement-of-fuel-tank/61242)
**Author:** [@Gidget1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gidget1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-06230-replacement-of-fuel-tank/61242 "2011-02-12T19:13:18Z")
I had my mechanic check for a fuel leak. He said it should be covered under a recall. He gave me a copy of the recall letter. I called a GM dealership to have the recalled item replaced and he said that my vin is not lis… --- ## [Keep tank over 1/2 full in winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-tank-over-1-2-full-in-winter/60891)
**Author:** [@thebyp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thebyp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-tank-over-1-2-full-in-winter/60891 "2011-02-05T00:38:09Z")
I heard you should keep your tank over 1/2 full in winter to 1. Cut down on condensation 2. Fuel pump is cooled in gasoline and low tank tends to over heat the pump. --- ## [Keep tank over 1/2 full in winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-tank-over-1-2-full-in-winter/60892)
**Author:** [@thebyp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thebyp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-tank-over-1-2-full-in-winter/60892 "2011-02-04T21:47:51Z")
I heard you should keep your tank over 1/2 full in winter to 1. Cut down on condensation 2. Fuel pump is cooled in gasoline and low tank tends to over heat the pump. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/gas-tanks/200.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=gas-tanks)