{"id":106861,"date":"2024-05-22T23:06:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T06:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=106861"},"modified":"2024-10-25T09:24:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T16:24:13","slug":"car-wont-take-gas-why-wont-my-car-take-gas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-wont-take-gas-why-wont-my-car-take-gas\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Won\u2019t Take Gas: Why Won\u2019t My Car Take Gas?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column106861_ae3578-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column106861_ae3578-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column106861_ae3578-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column106861_ae3578-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column106861_ae3578-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column106861_ae3578-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column106861_ae3578-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column106861_ae3578-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column106861_ae3578-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column106861_ae3578-16 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-da26d7  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-2af97f\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106861_3eafb9-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106861_3eafb9-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106861_3eafb9-73\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106861_3eafb9-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106861_3eafb9-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106861_3eafb9-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106861_3eafb9-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106861_3eafb9-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106861_3eafb9-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading106861_3eafb9-73 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106861_3eafb9-73\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your car won&rsquo;t take gas at the pump, there might be something wrong with the EVAP system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other common causes include a faulty purge valve solenoid, a blocked vent tube, or a malfunctioning gas pump nozzle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some steps you can take to resolve this issue are to check the gas pump nozzle, inspect the fuel cap, clean the EVAP system and fuel tank, replace bad parts, and scan for trouble codes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>You stop by at a gas station to top up, only to find that your vehicle won&rsquo;t take in more fuel. The fuel gauge indicates it&rsquo;s not full, but for some reason, the gas won&rsquo;t fill up the tank. Going to other stations leads to the same problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A car that won&rsquo;t take gas is a frustrating problem, especially if you rely on it for your daily commute or have a long road trip planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Left unresolved, it can have you stopping by stations more often. Plus, if you&rsquo;re driving in areas that have miles between gas stations, it can put you at risk of getting stranded in the middle of nowhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>So what does it mean when your car won&rsquo;t take gas even if the tank is empty or still has room for more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasons Why Your Car Won&rsquo;t Take Gas at the Pump<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-tank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel tank\">fuel tank<\/a> won&rsquo;t fill up, you might be dealing with a bad or clogged EVAP system, a blocked vent tube, or a malfunctioning gas pump nozzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad or Clogged EVAP System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/evaporative-emission-control-evap-system-101-the-basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"evaporative emission control system\">evaporative emission control system<\/a> (EVAP) prevents gas fumes from leaking into the atmosphere. If any of its sensors (such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-tank-pressure-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel tank pressure sensor\">fuel tank pressure sensor<\/a>) act up, it can prevent fuel from filling properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, dirt and debris can accumulate and clog the hoses of an EVAP system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blocked-system-can-trap-vapors-and-make-it-difficult-to-fill-the-fuel-tank.jpg\" alt=\"blocked system can trap vapors and make it difficult to fill the fuel tank\" class=\"wp-image-108360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blocked-system-can-trap-vapors-and-make-it-difficult-to-fill-the-fuel-tank.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blocked-system-can-trap-vapors-and-make-it-difficult-to-fill-the-fuel-tank-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blocked-system-can-trap-vapors-and-make-it-difficult-to-fill-the-fuel-tank-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blocked-system-can-trap-vapors-and-make-it-difficult-to-fill-the-fuel-tank-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A blocked system can trap vapors, making it more difficult to fill the fuel tank. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blocked Vent Tube<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/illustration-showing-air-pressure-unable-to-escape-the-tank-as-you-fill-it-if-vent-tube-is-blocked-1024x337.jpg\" alt=\"illustration showing air pressure unable to escape the tank as you fill it if vent tube is blocked\" class=\"wp-image-108361\" style=\"width:1024px;height:337px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/illustration-showing-air-pressure-unable-to-escape-the-tank-as-you-fill-it-if-vent-tube-is-blocked-1024x337.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/illustration-showing-air-pressure-unable-to-escape-the-tank-as-you-fill-it-if-vent-tube-is-blocked-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/illustration-showing-air-pressure-unable-to-escape-the-tank-as-you-fill-it-if-vent-tube-is-blocked-768x253.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/illustration-showing-air-pressure-unable-to-escape-the-tank-as-you-fill-it-if-vent-tube-is-blocked-1536x506.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/illustration-showing-air-pressure-unable-to-escape-the-tank-as-you-fill-it-if-vent-tube-is-blocked-150x49.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/illustration-showing-air-pressure-unable-to-escape-the-tank-as-you-fill-it-if-vent-tube-is-blocked.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If the vent tube is blocked or clogged in any way, air pressure won&rsquo;t be able to escape the tank as you fill it. Instead, the pressure travels back through the fill tube, preventing fuel from entering the fuel tank. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tube-can-also-become-dislodged-and-slide-too-far-into-the-tank-1024x294.jpg\" alt=\"tube can also become dislodged and slide too far into the tank\" class=\"wp-image-108362\" style=\"width:1024px;height:294px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tube-can-also-become-dislodged-and-slide-too-far-into-the-tank-1024x294.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tube-can-also-become-dislodged-and-slide-too-far-into-the-tank-300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tube-can-also-become-dislodged-and-slide-too-far-into-the-tank-768x221.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tube-can-also-become-dislodged-and-slide-too-far-into-the-tank-1536x442.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tube-can-also-become-dislodged-and-slide-too-far-into-the-tank-150x43.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tube-can-also-become-dislodged-and-slide-too-far-into-the-tank.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The tube can also become dislodged and slide too far into the tank. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malfunctioning Gas Pump Nozzle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, there might be nothing wrong with your vehicle at all. Instead, there could be something wrong with the station&rsquo;s gas pump nozzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the nozzle is clogged or malfunctioning, fuel might struggle to come out, making it impossible to top up your vehicle. It&rsquo;s a good practice to ask for help at the gas station just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do If the Car Won&rsquo;t Take Gas in Tank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution depends on what caused the vehicle to stop taking gas. Did it happen suddenly or did you first notice it and then discover it was getting worse?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some steps you can take once you encounter this problem include inspecting the gas pump nozzle and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/gas-cap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel cap\">fuel cap<\/a>. You can also clean the EVAP system. Note, however, that you have to know how to do this, and some EVAP systems are very complicated. Further, the clog may be somewhere you can&rsquo;t see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the Gas Pump Nozzle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Observe the gas pump nozzle when you fill up your tank. If no fuel comes out, tell the attendant you need to use a different one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean the EVAP System (if you know how)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dirt and debris can interfere with your vehicle&rsquo;s EVAP system, preventing it from working properly and stopping the fuel tank from filling up properly. You can try cleaning the EVAP system if you have the DIY knowledge and skills to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replace Bad Parts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are any damaged or faulty components in the EVAP system, they might be what&rsquo;s keeping gas from entering the tank. Repairing or replacing them should fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Components like the purge valve solenoid, the vent valve, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/5-signs-youre-due-for-a-charcoal-canister-replacement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"charcoal canister\">charcoal canister<\/a> can prevent the fuel tank from filling up if damaged. Ask a professional to inspect your vehicle and make recommendations if you suspect it has faulty EVAP system parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Buy Replacement EVAP System Parts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your vehicle isn&rsquo;t taking gas due to inoperative EVAP system parts, it&rsquo;s best to replace these parts as soon as possible. You can&rsquo;t expect to run your vehicle without any fuel in its system, after all. Thankfully, you can turn to CarParts.com for quality EVAP system parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> helps you order online with confidence. Not only do we have a wide range of quality aftermarket parts, we also offer them at various price points to suit different budgets. What&rsquo;s more, our price match guarantee ensures you can always get the best deals. If you spot one of our EVAP system parts on a competitor&rsquo;s ecommerce site for cheaper, hit us up. We&rsquo;re happy to match or even beat their price on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repair your vehicle&rsquo;s inoperative components so it can take gas again. Order a replacement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vapor-canister-purge-valve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"vapor canister purge valve\">vapor canister purge valve<\/a> or other EVAP system parts at CarParts.com now.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>You stop by at a gas station to top up, only to find that your vehicle won&rsquo;t take in more&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-wont-take-gas-why-wont-my-car-take-gas\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":106863,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[52,3743],"tags":[1198,1253],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-106861","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-diy","8":"category-maintenance","9":"tag-fuel-tank-2","10":"tag-gas-cap","11":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Car Won\u2019t Take Gas: Why Won\u2019t My Car Take Gas? - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read this article to learn the possible reasons why your car won\u2019t take gas and what steps you can take to deal with that.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-wont-take-gas-why-wont-my-car-take-gas\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Car Won\u2019t Take Gas: Why Won\u2019t My Car Take Gas? - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Read this article to learn the possible reasons why your car won\u2019t take gas and what steps you can take to deal with that.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-wont-take-gas-why-wont-my-car-take-gas\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-05-23T06:06:56+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-10-25T16:24:13+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/car-would-not-take-gas.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1364\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/car-wont-take-gas-why-wont-my-car-take-gas\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/car-wont-take-gas-why-wont-my-car-take-gas\\\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"4\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com Research Team\",\"jobTitle\":\"Expert Automotive Writer\",\"description\":\"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. 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