Problem with pumping gas. 2007 Jeep Patriot.

vorndorff

When I pump gas into my 2007 Patriot, the nozzle keeps kicking off. It takes forever to fill the tank. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Mr_Shiftright

Can't say for sure at this distance but very often this excessive backpressure in the filler tube is caused by an obstruction in the EVAP canister, or a kinked hose coming out of it. So the EVAP canister has to be inspected as well as the lines exiting it.

You can also try to put the gas nozzle in part-way and not jam it all the way down. Sometimes that helps.

Mr_Shiftright

It's under the car, in back, on the left side frame rail---so probably not an owner-serviced operation. But if you can scooch under there, what you'd look for is disconnected lines, or kinked lines or if you can squeeze them, you'd feel for an obstruction in the line (debris from a disintegrating EVAP filter).

vorndorff

Thanks for your help! Where is the EVAP canister located ? Is this easily fixed or complicated?

vorndorff

Thanks for all your help!