getting fuel makes 2004 run like crap for 25 miles or so

Nov 15, 2004 6 Replies

Has anyone else experienced this? I have finally correlated this to getting fuel from several different gas stations from different areas :|



I really don't know how to present this to the dealer without sound like an idiot, but it runs like crap...then after 25 miles, it idles smooth again :(



Cheers,



Rich



MCSE, MCSA, MCDBA, MCP


Hey, those special initials are for software not hardware :)~ I guess I have to do the warranty thing :(

Cheers,

Rich

MCSE, MCSA, MCDBA, MCP

Are you topping up the tank when you fill it? By that I mean, filling it after the handle has clicked off? Although I have never had this happen to me, I have heard of it. It has to do with the Evap Emissions system, the fuel pressure and the cannister. Try *not* filling it all the way, like the next time you need 1/4 tank, add 2-3 gallons instead of filling it. THen if it runs ok, fill it till it clicks and see what happens.

sounds like you may be overfilling it or there is a mechanical problem. dont continue filling after the pump stops

Hey there,

Thank you to all that responded. The problem seems to have gone away with me stopping at the "click." I didn't realize that was an issue.

Now, I'm onto the next issue....we'll see what the dealer says for that one tomorrow lol

Thanks again,

Rich

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