85 Caprice won't take gas

Asked by Guru9VMRN Jun 19, 2017 at 05:36 PM about the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Everyone I try to put gas in the car or
spills back onto me. The other day she
wpuldntbstart because urban out of gas
haven't gotten the gas meter fixed yet. I
put 5$ in her and she started up perfectly.
About 10mins after I tried to put another
5$ of gas in and it wouldnt take it om lik
3.47 got in before it started spilling out.
Ive tried slow pumping but its basically
pouring out still. What could be causing
this? Can I fix myself or is my best bet a
mechanic?

1 Answer
224,135

Rowefast answered 7 years ago

There could be a problem with the EVAP system, may be plugged up not allowing the air to escape when putting gas into the tank, or the gas tank is just full of gas, and can't put anymore into it. Best to have someone look at it so your sure. Need to get that gas gauge fixed.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 85 Caprice won't take gas 1 Answer

    Everyone I try to put gas in the car or spills back onto me. The other day she wpuldntbstart because urban out of gas haven't gotten the gas meter fixed yet. I put 5$ in her and she started up per...

    1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Sedan RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why won't my 91 Caprice stay running 9 Answers

    I have a 91 Caprice with a 305 motor in it that won't stay running. Everything is new on the car is as follows: wires, spark plugs, cap, rotor, fuel filter, fuel pump, throttle position sensor, ign...

    1991 Chevrolet Caprice Sedan RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • how to take a transmission out of a 1984 chevu caprice 1 Answer

    how to take a transmission out of a 1984 chevy caprice

    1984 Chevrolet Caprice

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • when i give my caprice gas it cuts off why is that 3 Answers

    my caprice starts runs good but once I give it gas it cuts off what can the problem.. it drives it start up it don't over heat or anything but if you give it gas it cuts off.

    1995 Chevrolet Caprice

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Gas 2 Answers

    Im getting my first car and i was looking at a Caprice classic for 2,900 everything seem good on it but i was wondering if it was expensive to keep repaired and also if they are gas guzzlers (take...

    1996 Chevrolet Caprice

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Caprice Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    James Sparrow
    Reputation
    1,070
  • #2
    Sam Sumlin
    Reputation
    880
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    410
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
7 Great Deals out of 93 listings starting at $3,795
Used Chevrolet Camaro
10 Great Deals out of 285 listings starting at $9,995
Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo
5 listings starting at $9,449
Used Dodge Charger
33 Great Deals out of 735 listings starting at $5,995
Used Chevrolet Corvette
22 Great Deals out of 1,091 listings starting at $15,000
Used Ford Mustang
60 Great Deals out of 1,380 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford F-150
298 Great Deals out of 14,071 listings starting at $1,712

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.