Air in petrol tank

1996 OPEL VITA
150,000 MILES • 4.1L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MRZAZA
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when i try to fill my car with petrol the pump keeps shut off as if it is full.
Also, fuel consumption is very poor, it is about 180 km per gallon.
Thank you in advance.
Sep 18, 2017 at 5:25 AM
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MIKE H R
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there may be water in the fuel tank. Had one a few years ago when it said half full it was empty and would not run. had to take the gas out and refill it. They have a bottle of Seafoam and it works by dissipating the water and cleaning anything residue that the ethanol leaves and cleans the system.
Sep 18, 2017 at 11:55 AM
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MRZAZA
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i do not think the reason is water in the tank because the car starts fine and the fuel gauge also works fine.
Thank you for your reply.
Sep 19, 2017 at 1:36 AM
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the fuel tank vent system is probably blocked, causing the pressure build up that shuts off the filler. check for codes and a blocked emissions filter, start here.
Sep 19, 2017 at 4:45 AM
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MRZAZA
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Okay what about the fuel consumption? i think it should be better than 180 km per gallon?
the car is 1.4 16 v model vita 96.
Thank you.
Sep 19, 2017 at 4:52 AM
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Tune, compression test, check O2 sensors are working electrically as if faulty they go full rich, start here.
Sep 19, 2017 at 5:11 AM
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MRZAZA
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Thank you man i will try these solutions.
Sep 19, 2017 at 5:42 AM
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and something else i forgot to mention that the ABS light is on. s it related to any of problems above?
Sep 19, 2017 at 6:33 AM
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MIKE H R
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check out the gas situation also . When you fill it up does the fuel gauge go all the way full. I had a car that when it got down to less than 3/4 it would run out of fuel. Found that it was half full of water. Do not know if that is the case for you. If you can run the car until about empty there should be no problem. If that is not the problem check what mphautos suggested.
Sep 19, 2017 at 6:59 AM
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MRZAZA
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yes the car can run until about empty
thank you
Sep 20, 2017 at 12:20 AM
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The big problem is the mechanics in my country is mostly the (guessing type)
Sep 20, 2017 at 12:22 AM
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With the fuel not going in try to put it in slow and see what happens. years ago ran into a problem like that and the vent was clogged.
Sep 20, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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MRZAZA
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The vent was clogged.
Sep 24, 2017 at 4:31 AM
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ABS will probably be a faulty heel speed sensor check for fault codes
Sep 24, 2017 at 5:48 AM
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The air in the tank problem is solved...but the fuel consumption is not it do about 180 km per 20 Liters.
The computer check gives no fault except front ABS sensors.
Sep 26, 2017 at 2:38 AM
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MRZAZA
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can i replace O2 sensors with Nissan one
Oct 10, 2017 at 6:51 AM
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I doubt that you can, the plugs may be wrong and the type of sensor may also be different and the attachment thread, i would strongly suggest to try and source correct sensors local or on line.
Oct 10, 2017 at 2:53 PM
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MRZAZA
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do recommend to change the engine to 1.6 ?
Oct 31, 2017 at 12:36 AM
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That could be an expensive option, probably need a new PCM and you may have to up date radiator and exhaust as the engine pipe may be different, loom may be different as well. it is never a simple task to do a re engine with a type other than what was fitted at the factory to your own model.
Oct 31, 2017 at 3:57 AM
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MRZAZA
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a good used engine will coast me around 220 US$ and its from the same car model except its 1.6
Nov 1, 2017 at 12:41 AM
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yes, but pcm will be different and you will have to check all other items to be sure.
Nov 1, 2017 at 1:47 AM
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MRZAZA
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What is the pcm ?
Nov 1, 2017 at 11:21 AM