he said I could bring it in and they could take a look at it. My service manager told me it could be one of two things, and faulty valve or fuel tank. So I called the dealership and asked if this was a common problem. Two weeks later when I filled up again, the same thing happened. So I let the attendant know there had been an overflow, and cleaned the side of my car and went on about my day. I grabbed the handle and stopped the gas, then checked to see if the "lock" on the gas pump was sticky, or if I had something blocking the entrance to the fuel tank. ![]() I was filling my fuel tank with gas (a normal enough event - nothing tricky) when fuel started spilling all over my car, shoes, and the pavement below. The beginning of this year added yet another problem to my ongoing list of problems with my '08 Jeep Liberty Limited Skyslider. There is a Jeep dealer in Cassville, MO 65625 (18565 SOUTH HWY 37) about 17 miles from Eureka Springs, AR where we live. It is really horrible and dangerous and expensive to try and get gasoline out of shoe leather. There are examples on YouTube (of a Wrangler) of the degree to which the overflow gushes out. Even if I slow the pump speed to as low as I can get it, the overflow occurs, often getting gasoline on our clothes and shoes. We now live in Eureka Springs, AR and the problem persists and is getting worse. I did this at Fuhrman Jeep in Lutz, FL and was told they saw no problem with my fuel tank or fill tube. So, I was happy when I received a letter from Chrysler about the problem and that I could take my vehicle and my wife's identical vehicle in to be inspected. This was a new car purchase from Dayton Andrews.įor years I thought it was me or the gas stations had changed their pumps in a way that the shut off didn't respond. ![]() I have had a problem with fuel overflow when filling up since I purchased my Jeep Liberty in Clearwater, FL.
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