Q: Anti-syphon device to the tank is not sealed

asked by on July 30, 2016

The filler neck line in my HHR has a anti-syphon nozzle/valve that goes into the tank. When i put the nozzle back into the tank, it is not a tight fit and I cannot put gas in my HHR due to it not being a secure fit. Is there a gasket or and O-ring or a rubber piece that goes over the opening of my gas tank for the syhon to be sealed completely? Because many mechanics say it shouldn't but there is no way becauee gas shoots out when putting gas in because of the non seal.

My car has 175000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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