gas leaking, when fill up WHY?
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Asked by richrich Jan 05, 2013 at 11:45 AM about the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 LS RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

every time i fill my 2004 colorado with gas, behind the fender, gas shoots out,when the gas pump shuts off.
  i took the plastic wheel well off.to get a better idea,
  i see NOTHING that is, or was WET. i am thinking the filler neck, has a crack in it.  i will know next time i put gas
in my truck. i can ck it out. cause i left the plastic panel out.

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tenspeed answered 11 years ago

Try slowing the flow of gas when it's almost full. It could be air venting from the tank that's pushing the gas out.

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richrich answered 11 years ago

why dont people listen, when a question is asked? THE GAS DOES NOT, COME OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE. IT LEAKS BEHIND THE PANEL. AND DOWN ON THE GROUND.

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