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Gas tank noise

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by XmekanikX, Jan 31, 2016.

  1. Jan 31, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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    XmekanikX

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    Anyone else hear a sloshing sound like gas moving in the tank when you backup slow and hit the brake?
     
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  2. Jan 31, 2016 at 7:08 PM
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    Not personally. The noise that messed with me was the one these trucks make when you turn them off!! I thought it was serious until I found a thread here about it.
     
  3. Jan 31, 2016 at 7:10 PM
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    I'm sure if I tried listening for it, I'd hear sloshing.

    Shouldn't it?

    Great first post.
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    Jimmyh

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    Maybe it is the gas sloshing... Just a thought.
     
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  5. Feb 1, 2016 at 12:23 AM
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  6. Feb 1, 2016 at 2:51 AM
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    I know it's gas. Never heard gas move around in a vehicle.
     
  7. Feb 1, 2016 at 2:56 AM
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    The OP got gas. :)
     
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  8. Feb 1, 2016 at 3:50 AM
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    fill the tank...problem solved
     
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  9. Feb 1, 2016 at 4:22 AM
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    Yes I have. Liquid moves around like that. It may be more noticable than an SUV because of less vehicel around the tank to dampen the sound. But all vehicles I have been in will do that.
     
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  10. Feb 1, 2016 at 5:24 AM
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    skiergd011013

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    It does it in my stomach too:spy:
     
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  11. Feb 1, 2016 at 5:58 AM
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    Figured cause it was more open around the tank. Just curious.
     
  12. Feb 1, 2016 at 6:06 AM
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    Boone

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    This sounds more like a 3rd gen thread.
    Has anyone heard a guttural heaving sound whilst looking at a '16 grille?
     
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  13. Feb 1, 2016 at 7:40 AM
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    Get that every time.

    It's like this:
    https://youtu.be/6VEraQXF4go
     
  14. Dec 7, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    2019 post. I just noticed the loud swooshing sound if you move/push the Tacoma forward a bit while stopped- without emergency brakes. It’s very loud and concerning. I noticed that when I come to a full stop it feels as if it slams and pushes the truck forward, and same feeling when reversing and hitting in break. A full tank of gas (18 gallons) is equal to about 114 pounds; which is a lot of weight of moving fluid. Has anyone heard this loud swooshing of gas in the gas tank in their taco?
     
  15. Dec 7, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    Lol
     
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    It's your stomach
     
  17. Dec 7, 2019 at 8:40 PM
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    Loud sloshing means there's an obstacle causing high turbidity in the tank. I suggest dropping the tank and checking it for bales of smuggled contraband. :spy:
     
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  18. Dec 7, 2019 at 8:56 PM
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    One can only dream.

    https://youtu.be/z7eD2PFBhlE
     
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    I noticed my gallon of milk does this also. I’m thinking of returning it to the store.
     
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  20. Dec 8, 2019 at 12:45 AM
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    :rofl:
     
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