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Gas Tank Farting? Help!
Hey SVX'ers! Wondering why the gas tank (at least I thinks that's where it's coming from) makes a gargle (bubbly sound) when I'm about to start the car when its only warm or hot. Again, as mentioned, it only happens when the car is either hot or warm. Sometimes I just have to turn the ignition without starting the car and I begin to hear garrgling sound which eventually subsides after a few seconds. I've also noticed that the gas cap leaks a lot of air when removed when warm at the gas station. Could they be related is that normal? It it the gas cap? Trust me it's not from the previous meal that I just ate! Any ideas? Post away!
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There should be some pressure that is released when you take the gas cap off. The other thing you may be hearing is the fuel pump. It is located in the fuel tank, and when the key is turned on or off, it may change the pressure on the gas line and that is what is making the sound. Someone else may have some better ideas, but I don't think that it is something you need to worry about.
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gas
whem im pumping my gas I lean against the right rear quarter panel and can feel the car lower as the tank fuels up
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I don't want to scare you, but....
my car used to gurgle when started until I replaced the head gaskets. That problem is gone now.
A couple of questions for you. What does your coolant overflow bottle look/smell like? It should be nice and white inside. If you've got any dark, gooey, burnt smelling substance on the inside of the bottle, you may have a more serious problem. Has the car EVER overheated? Todd
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Mine has done that since the day I bought it 2 years ago. Don's (my neighbor) does it too. I noticed it the day I bought the car, called the subaru dealer, and they said it was normal, and was the nature of the fuel pump.
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I've never had the petroleum flatulence of which you speak. Both of mine are 92's. Mike's is a 95. What year is yours JLittell? Perhaps it's a characteristic of the later models.
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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What does the gas or flatulence smell like.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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We're discussing gas gas? Isn't that a bit redundant?
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I noticed the gargle on my 97 too.
Sounds like the workings of the fuel pump to me. As long as it keeps working, I'm happy!! |
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Nothing smells. It sounds like it's a common thing with the SVX. Now I have an excuse when I'm in the car with my wife!...:That wasn't me...It was the fuel pum...!" Thanks All for the feedback!
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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It sounds exactly like a Cappuccino machine... Not the gas station kind, the Starbucks kind.
Mike |
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It's like SHHHHHHHUUUUUuuuuuUUUUUUSSSHHHHHHUUUUuuuuUUUU.
Mike |
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Quote:
EEEEEWWWWWW!!!!!!
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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