Why does my car not start when I get gas

Asked by Bodymanpaul Oct 27, 2015 at 05:06 PM about the 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when ever I get gas I have to keep cranking it over til it starts.  WHY

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T_S_T answered 8 years ago

This can be caused by a faulty evaporater at the gas tank,if it does this only when you fuel up,all so if your car is eqipped with a gas cap and not quick fill,the gas cap seal may be bad.

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Quickports answered 3 years ago

Fuel purge solenoid 100% at fault here. Change it and no more issue guaranteed.

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