Difficult to pump gas

dgwood12

dgwood12

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Just got a 4th gen last weekend and have taken it to the gas station twice now and have run into the same problem both times. When I go to fill my tank up I insert the nozzle into my tank, squeeze the nozzle and flip down the lever to allow the nozzle to fill my tank without holding it. Every time I do that within 2 to 3 seconds of letting go the pump kicks the lever out and stops the gas from pumping. Its like the pump thinks the tank is full but it isn't even close. I have tried to position the nozzle countless ways all with the same result. Anyone else have this problem? Would love to know a fix as I find it very annoying to have to keep squeezing the nozzle ever 2 second until my tank is full...
 
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Happens to me too. No idea if you can fix it. Doesn't happen all the time, but its really annoying when it does.
 
It's happened to me a couple of times and I notice when you take out the nozzle and put it back in at a different angle like more pushed in, or less pushed in, it usually stops doing that. I'm not sure if it has to do with air or the pressure in the tank but that usually stops it.
 
Its a California thing. Its our newer emission-trapping pump nozzles. This has been a problem for me for the last couple years since the law changed. The pump shuts off when the rubber on the nozzle doesn't make a tight enough seal. For me the solution was to hold the the trigger half way, very annoying.

When pumping gas it was natural for me to insert the nozzle perpendicular to the vehicle. This was the problem. A couple months ago I noticed the filler hole is not perpendicular to the vehicle. It is slightly angled towards the front.

So now when I fill up. Instead of pointing the nozzle straight towards the cargo area, I point it more towards the back seat. Once I noticed that I never had the problem again.

Next time you get gas. Try to look directly in the hole, like trying to look directly into the gas tank. You will see the angle I'm talking about. Follow that angle with the filler and hose and it should eliminate the problem. It did for me.
 
Ive had this problem at a handful of gas stations here in CA, super annoying. The only position that Ive found that works is to rotate the nozzle counter clockwise until the hose is at roughly 2 oclock, almost upside down. You have to hold it this way but at least it pumps until the tank is full.
 
Dr. Gonzo said:
Its a California thing. Its our newer emission-trapping pump nozzles. This has been a problem for me for the last couple years since the law changed. The pump shuts off when the rubber on the nozzle doesn't make a tight enough seal. For me the solution was to hold the the trigger half way, very annoying.

When pumping gas it was natural for me to insert the nozzle perpendicular to the vehicle. This was the problem. A couple months ago I noticed the filler hole is not perpendicular to the vehicle. It is slightly angled towards the front.

So now when I fill up. Instead of pointing the nozzle straight towards the cargo area, I point it more towards the back seat. Once I noticed that I never had the problem again.

Next time you get gas. Try to look directly in the hole, like trying to look directly into the gas tank. You will see the angle I'm talking about. Follow that angle with the filler and hose and it should eliminate the problem. It did for me.
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This has trickled over to gas canisters too. You can just unscrew the fuking cap anymore, its a 4 step process.
 
It's happened to me here as well, only at one gas station though. We don't pump our own gas here so the attendant had to do it a couple of times while I sat in the truck :D
 
No issues here in NY. On occasion it has happened to me, but I just don't squeeze the handle as much it usually solves it. The difference in flow at most gas stations between squeezing the handle 75% vs. 100% is not that significant, at least where I live:)
 
Sungod said:
Move to NJ where they pump it for you.
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Yup or Oregon. But in all seriousness, all states should should switch to not pumping your own gas. NJ has low gas prices in comparison because the insurance rates that the gas stations have are much lower because of this. Also it provides more jobs. Yes, they are crappy jobs, but jobs nonetheless.
 
Does it here in Iowa too. It just seems like there is too much pressure, I just pull the nozzle out and let it all "air" out as the fumes have built up and then dont put it on the fastest flowing setting. Works after that.
 
Same thing has happened to me until recently!

When you use the little latch to hold the pump lever down, try using the lowest notch so that the pump lever isn't fully pulled in. I have not run into an issue since.
 
Thanks guys. Wish this wasn't an issue. Sounds like if I tweak the angle of the nozzle and use the second notch it should be fine. Stupid CA laws...
 
TRDCal said:
That's silly. I suppose it would help the unemployment rate but whats the theory behind this law?
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As stated, I agree with it because it not only adds jobs but it significantly decreases the insurance rate on the gas stations, thus cheaper gas for the consumers.

Basically, the theory is that people aren't trusted to follow guidelines to handle gasoline (no smoking, engine shut off, etc.) so they have hired "professionals" to make sure the necessary guidelines are followed.

The reasoning behind it is definitely silly, but I'm not complaining.
 
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