1991 Honda Civic Logo
Posted on Jul 07, 2009
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Gas spewed out my gas tank in my 1991 civic hatchback while running. drove about 100 miles in 80 degree weather and parked idling for about 5 min when i looked over and gas was spewing out tank while gas cap was still on. Turned off car and continued to spew out for several minutes.

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Novelist:

An expert who has written 50 answers of more than 400 characters.

Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.

  • Expert 116 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 07, 2009
Anonymous
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Novelist:

An expert who has written 50 answers of more than 400 characters.

Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.

Joined: Mar 12, 2009
Answers
116
Questions
0
Helped
58783
Points
341

Sounds like your gas cap may not be on right or is faulty ...and is now heat is forcing the fuel out of your gas tank. If removing and reinstalling the gas cap or even replacing it doesnt work, this is just an idea as to what the problem is. This is a very hazardous driving situation. I would NOT let anyone drive this car at the moment. Call a repair shop that has the ability to tow the vehicle. and expect a price tag somehwere in the range of 600-800 dollars to replace a fuel pump plus towing. Leaking fuel at that rate is not to be taken lightly. In anycase,it could be a fault in the fuel vapor canister, fuel lines clogged or damaged or even a faulty gas cap. I just want you to be safe at all costs...and if towing it ensures it...then do it.

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

  • Master 1,392 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 07, 2009
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

Joined: Mar 05, 2009
Answers
1392
Questions
0
Helped
657070
Points
4859

Sounds like you have a bad/blocked vent tube. It is allowing the tank to build up too much pressure.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

I have a 1991 GMC jimmy. Run fine until I pulled

sounds like the fuel pump is bad. check the fuel pressure with a gage is should be 35lbs. if it still won`t start now have someone try to start it while you hit the fuel tank bottom with something if it starts the pump is no good.
0helpful
1answer

Will not Start after running two days

Try pulling engine codes , possible crank sensor.
0helpful
1answer

87 Olds Toronado put new gas tank, brake lines, plugs, gas filter, drove over a hundred miles(started to sound like a miss on the way back)and parked it for the night. Got in the next morning drove a

Since it is an older vehicle, check under the dash for any "rigging" that might have been done over the years. Start at the battery and follow all electrical wires that lead into the dashboard and fuse panels and check for any frayed or split lines that might be causing you to have a short circuit somewhere. that's what it sounds like to me. Unless you have a huge sound system with some 15" woofers in the trunk you shouldn't be experiencing any power shortages.
0helpful
2answers

96 Benz ran out of gas other day, got it filled up & drove home (20 miles). Next day drove about 40 miles, left car running in park for about 15 min, when I left car was stalling like it was running o

You never leave a car running, as it will
overheat the Exhaust Converter
When you run out of fuel, you sometimes
ruin the Fuel Pump
It depends on gas to lubricate it,as strange as it sounds
Check fuel pressure & volume at the motor with a gauge
0helpful
1answer

1990 Honda Civic Lx,- car dies in drive, in park on heating up

sounds like it could have ignition module failing,also possibly coil starting to go.I seen same problem on 92 hatchback,put module and coil on and runs fine.goodluck...
1helpful
2answers

Truck has set for two yrs. i would crank an go around the coner put insurance on it drove a few days later it started running sluggish it kills at stop it cranks right back i put a tune up changed plugs...

After sitting for 2 years, the gas has moisture/water and it's pretty much not gas anymore. It's like your car needs 87 octane and you are running on 80 octane, just enough to fire off but not strong enough to to keep a good idle/firing. I would drain all the gas out and use a higher octane gas for a half of tank just to clean the lines and injectors. Fill the tank up 1/2 with high octane and use a bottle of injector cleaner. This should clear up the sluggish problem. Also it's a good idea to change the oil and run an engine cleaner through. Drain a quart of oil, and pour in the engine cleaner. Let engine run for about 5 min for oil to heat up and circulate. Drain oil and change oil filter, put in new oil.
0helpful
1answer

What type of oil should i put in my 1991 honda civic si hatchback?

In the hot weather I would use 5/30, but since its going to be winter soon, use 10/30
0helpful
1answer

My 1991 F-150 stalled out on me after driving 200 miles in 90 degree weather I flashed out the codes which told me it had a lean burn, primary fuel circuit failure, secondary fuel circuit faiure, and ecm...

Ethanol fuel in hot weather will vapour lock easier than the old non-ethanol fuels.
Maybe that was all it was.
I get the calls ........usually from shopping centers on very hot days on cranking but no start cars.....and it is 80% just a vapourized fuel problem. TOO HOT FOR THE FUEL UNDER THE HOOD.
The cars start the next morning....or late in the evening.
2helpful
1answer

HONDA CIVIC 1996 PULSING IDLE

It might be bad gas or a plugged filter or it might be a bad mass airflow sensor.
Not finding what you are looking for?

181 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Honda Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Ronny Bennett Sr.
Ronny Bennett Sr.

Level 3 Expert

6988 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Are you a Honda Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...