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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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Guys why is it when I take off my gas cap to refill my tank sometimes I get a hissing sound like there is air escaping? I usuall fill when I hit below a 1/4 tank I use 93 all the time. Any clue?
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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Because the air inside the gas tank is releasing. come on now.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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i second that
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 9maxima5
Guys why is it when I take off my gas cap to refill my tank sometimes I get a hissing sound like there is air escaping? I usuall fill when I hit below a 1/4 tank I use 93 all the time. Any clue?

There is a midget nibbling at the bottom of your gas tank. Get it replace immediately.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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its your car farting
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 09:34 PM
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I know what it is what the reason for it ? Why does it happed only a few times not all?
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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pressure in the fuel lines are being alleviated when you take off the cap.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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Thanks Mdeezy for the answer!!
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