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Kia Rondo Gas Tank overflowing

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#7 of 16 Re: Kia Rondo Gas Tank overflowing [colej2] by kierstenhm

Aug 10, 2009 (10:28 am)

Replying to: colej2 (Aug 10, 2009 9:29 am)
No, I have not found out what the problem is. Kia is in denial that there is a problem. I actually took one of the mechanics with me to a gas station neighboring their service center and it did not overflow because the gas at that particular station pumps very slowly (it only does it when it is filling quickly). I asked them to go with me to the Sheetz station (the next closest gas station) the next time I went in, but it was 4 miles away and they said they didn't have the time or manpower to go. I'm pretty frustrated with Kia right now. Let me know if you ever find a solution and I'll do the same.

#8 of 16 response by colej2

Aug 10, 2009 (2:45 pm)

WIll do. Mine has done it for the last 3 years but the recent turn for the worse has me searchign for a solution. Seems like a ventalation issue, will dig through online forums until I get a fix.

#9 of 16 Re: Kia Rondo Gas Tank overflowing [kierstenhm] by jojo77

Apr 22, 2010 (12:56 pm)

Replying to: kierstenhm (Feb 09, 2009 8:10 pm)
I have heard that this is due to new regulations with Vapor Recovery Systems installed on the pump itself. There is a micro switch or a sensor depending on the manufacturer, that senses when the tank is full. If this switch connection is not tight the pump will stop filling the tank so you have to move it around and push it back in the filler neck tightly. - This is the reason for it shutting off prior to being full - If you are using an autostop function and the flow is too fast, it may not detect when to stop, hense the overflow - it will take longer to fill up because u need the slower flow, try holding the trigger at medium setting rather than full speed ahead - but you shouldnt have any more issues. The Vapor Recovery system is to help regulate vapors in the air - Government required I believe and is moving slowly across the country -

#10 of 16 Re: Kia Rondo Gas Tank overflowing [jojo77] by wences

Jul 29, 2010 (9:43 am)

Replying to: jojo77 (Apr 22, 2010 12:56 pm)
Many thanks to all these replies. Most are from last year, but the last one is from April, and I want to add myself to the list. I just had this happen to me a few days ago, and my Rondo is 2007. I've had it about 5 mos without any problem. I still don't know if it was the pump or the car or both that caused the overflow, but the gas was being thrown even up in the air! And after I got the mess cleaned up (the station attendant insisted it was rain!), the car stalled. Now I'm worried that something is not working properly on the car, or maybe something has been damaged by the overfill. Everything is working fine now, but this may happen again when I go to refill the tank. Is the answer just to fill it more slowly, or did I read it right?

#11 of 16 Re: Kia Rondo Gas Tank overflowing [kierstenhm] by rotag

Jan 19, 2011 (8:02 pm)

Replying to: kierstenhm (Feb 09, 2009 8:10 pm)
I have a similar issue with my 2008 Hyundai Sonata (Kia is owned by Hyundai). I have owned 2 Saturn's previously and never ever had the pump overflow. When I set the pump on auto and let the car fill at most gas stations the pump will click off and then the car will "burp" and gas will come out the fill area and flow down the side of the car as well as the overflow and come out the bottom of the car. For some reason it does not do it at one local gas station, but does at all others almost every time. I have been bringing it to a Hyundai dealer that has great service however they can't seem to figure out the issue. I just brought it in for the 3rd time tonight, picked it up drove directly to my local station and it overflowed again. Unfortunately, when they tested it themselves after the 2nd repair it was fine. They have replaced the fuel fill lines, the overflow sensor and one other part I can't remember. Each time they are confident that they have fixed it, then I bring it to the gas station and it overflows again.
 
Not only is it a waste of a highly precious commodity, but it is bad for the environment and my wallet.
 
Oh and I have 42,000 miles and this started about a year ago at 29,000.
 
When they solve the problem. I'll post the solution.

#12 of 16 Re: Kia Rondo Gas Tank overflowing [kierstenhm] by atlkia2006

Jun 16, 2011 (2:50 pm)

Replying to: kierstenhm (Feb 09, 2009 8:10 pm)
I have a Kia Optima 2006.5 and I have the exact same problem. I am just past my 60,000 miles (just by this weekend's trip!!!). Any word on others who may have resolved this problem. How much did it cost? What did they do?

#13 of 16 Re: Kia Rondo Gas Tank overflowing [atlkia2006] by tylerd303

Jun 18, 2011 (4:20 pm)

Replying to: atlkia2006 (Jun 16, 2011 2:50 pm)
I have a 1997 chrysler and I am begining to have the same problem. It is not spacific to any make or model whats hapening is pressure inside your gas tank builds up and forces the liquid out. One way to temperaraly fix it is to start your car and let it idle for a few minutes with the gas cap off, this will remove some of the pressure if anyone has any other tips please post this is a horible waste of time and money...

#14 of 16 Re: Kia Rondo Gas Tank overflowing [tylerd303] by tylerd303

Jun 19, 2011 (11:30 am)

Replying to: tylerd303 (Jun 18, 2011 4:20 pm)
Got gas again today without spilling a drop on myself or my car, and my soloution was leave the car running while you pump gas, while not recomended by gas stations it is perfictly safe and stops pressure from building up since the gas cap is off and fuel is flowing through the engine. If this does not work there is most likely a problem with your evap control unit or other device that fuel flowes through before reaching your actual gas tank. Hope this helped as Im sure you all know this issue is verry anoying to deal with and getting gas stinks as it is $$$...

#16 of 16 Re: Kia Rondo Gas Tank overflowing [rotag] by sleepraider

Feb 03, 2012 (4:22 pm)

Replying to: rotag (Jan 19, 2011 8:02 pm)
Hey Rotag-
My soon to be wife has the same issue with her 2008 Sonata. At first, I admit I was thinking "girl at a gas station, geez". I promise I'm not usually a misogynistic dude.
Anyways, pretty soon there after, my 2007 Jeep Liberty started doing it. Im relatively certain that one car didnt "infect" the other (its not a disease) and its pretty odd in terms of probability, so I started searching. IMO, there's no way its the car and these dealers are doing what dealers do-- ripping everyone the crap off.
 
IMO, its likely a pump issue not a car/user issue.

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