2018 gas pump problem

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Swampcritter

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I have a 2018 ram v6 every gas pump I goto it shuts off and it just recently started doing this about a month ir so ago. It throws no codes so I'm not sure if any it's a bad evap canister or what it's really a pain in the butt. If anyone knows what it is or how to fix it I would be greatly appreciative.
 

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You need a new gas tank. Had mine replaced last month for the same thing. It's the vent on the tank but it's all one piece so the entire thing has to be changed out. I had the extended warranty so it was no biggie.
 
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You need a new gas tank. Had mine replaced last month for the same thing. It's the vent on the tank but it's all one piece so the entire thing has to be changed out. I had the extended warranty so it was no biggie.
Yeeep , need to new gas tank or wait it out and don't top off at the gas pump ... mine just corrected itself and doesn't shut off like it did in the past ... right now it will shut off at times but very rare now .... even though I never topped off at the pump the vent on the tank went bad for some reason ... sucks!
 

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I have read about some people removing the charcoal filter
emptying it out & putting fresh charcoal in it

But if it is the gas tanks vent/rollover valve, i don't know if there is a fix

Think about it, the tank has to be assembled, why can't the the vent valve be replaced ??

Look at the white round fitting at the highest point on the tank
I believe that is where the over flow & every other valve is

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I have read about some people removing the charcoal filter
emptying it out & putting fresh charcoal in it

But if it is the gas tanks vent/rollover valve, i don't know if there is a fix

Think about it, the tank has to be assembled, why can't the the vent valve be replaced ??

Look at the white round fitting at the highest point on the tank
I believe that is where the over flow & every other valve is

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They make more money replacing the entire tank.
 

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That is true, but you are in the Ramforum, not the dealership
The dealership would tell you, that when you break your outside mirror, you have to replace the complete unit.
We know that the mirror glass is available from several sources, including the dealership Parts Dept.
The outer shell is also available online.

So the dealership is not always right
 

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I have the same problem........if you search the forum someone posted a how to remove the spring in the rollover valve to correct the problem .....
 
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CheechDogg.0n37s when you waited it out how long did it take to fix its self
It hasn't fixed itself really but gotten better .. took maybe 2-3 months before it stopped clicking off every 20 seconds lol ... It's been a few months since it's done that, but it has clicked off maybe a hand full of times in the last 3 months or so ....
 
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Well I will try your route until I can afford another gas tank. Thanks for your input on my problem I really do appreciate it.
Call your dealership, here in California they are finally replacing them if they see that the gas pump clicks off while they are putting gas even if your truck is out of warranty because of an emissions law ... the lady I just spoke to on Monday said they are working on designating it a recall but are have issues doing so, whatever that means lol ..

They asked me if I wanted to get mine replaced and I told them nope because I don't trust the dealership on my truck .... my 3/36 is up and I didn't get an extended warranty because I know how they like to put people through hell to honor warranties ...
 
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Well I will try your route until I can afford another gas tank. Thanks for your input on my problem I really do appreciate it.
They will charge you a $200 diagnostics fee regardless which will be credited back if they can replicate the issue ... So call them, doesn't hurt to give them a call ...
 
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This is what the lady on the phone had me read .... from what I read, since the FCA is the OE owner of the SORE Evaporative Emission Control System Certification and manufacturer they are liable and responsible for the defective fuel tanks, evap systems and anything else that is failing and causing the refueling issues.... seems like they are trying to do all this behind closed doors so it doesn't get escalated more than what it probably already has ...

I am assuming a judge somewhere probably said something along the lines of, start replacing these fuel tanks especially in California and I wont slap you guys on the wrist with some wimpy fines lol ...




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