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Old 05-12-2018, 06:22 AM   #1
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Hard start after filling with gas

The car runs fine starts perfect every time within seconds of turning the ignition key. However after filling with gas it's like she don't want to start at least three long turns on the ignition key until she finally fires up.
Anybody have any clues what's this problem?

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Old 05-12-2018, 10:18 AM   #2
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Likely the EVAP system. Possibly bad/plugged purge valve.
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Old 05-13-2018, 12:13 PM   #3
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A friend suggested maybe I filled with fuel too much.
Which I tend to do.
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Old 05-14-2018, 12:44 PM   #4
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Been there. It's a check valve. Apparently easy enough to replace. I just leave mine running during fill ups.
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Old 07-04-2018, 06:06 PM   #5
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It has been fine until today.
Very hard start again.
Where is this check valve and how is it replaced? Helliguy
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