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Quick question
Lately when i open my gas tank cap there is way more pressure then usual being expelled?
could this be from the hot weather and running premium gas? Like i can feel the pressure push out when i open it, its weird?! |
I get the same thing in the hot weather.
I would guess that due to the heat the preasure builds up more. |
Yes, and yes. As the fuel heats up it expands and turns to vapour. That vapour is what comes out when you open the cap. Highly flammable too so no smoking ;) . Your charcoal canister should vent some fumes but you will still get some pressure. When the gas cap pops off in your hand then start to get concerned about a blocked canister hose or something (unlikely) .
CoryM |
If you have a blocked canister thats no problem, there is an emergency pressure relife valve ontop of your fuel tank so don't worry :) yes its from the excess heat, thing is GM designed the CC to purge regardles the same amount in cold & hot, they didn't account for temperature changes, either way, do what I did & eliminate it forever, remove your cat-back exhaust from the back & it'll vertually disapear, your milage will improve too :)
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