P.I.T.A. filling up at the pumps
11-05-2006, 10:13 AM
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P.I.T.A. filling up at the pumps
Why is it that everytime I try to fill up my tank the pump cuts off way before it is full. I was only able to fill it 3/4 of the way because the handle kept shutting off every 5 seconds. Anyone else have this problem or is it just me?
11-05-2006, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue Blur
Why is it that everytime I try to fill up my tank the pump cuts off way before it is full. I was only able to fill it 3/4 of the way because the handle kept shutting off every 5 seconds. Anyone else have this problem or is it just me?
11-05-2006, 10:20 AM
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Nope! when mine cuts off, its full! if I try to add, it runs over. no more topping off for me. maybe you have some kind of restriction in you filler port.
11-05-2006, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue Blur
Why is it that everytime I try to fill up my tank the pump cuts off way before it is full. I was only able to fill it 3/4 of the way because the handle kept shutting off every 5 seconds. Anyone else have this problem or is it just me?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=fuel
Some people thought I was
and some even answered that I needed to be careful not to overfill... um... thanks... I guess...It would be nice to know if new cars have this behavior or if they have worked it out for new production. Looks like the 2005 did not have it, then it showed up for 2006, so maybe now the 2007's will get it right.
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11-05-2006, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by capevettes
It's not just you. Alot of us have had this problem. There have been numerous threads on this issue. You really have to fill it at a slower speed and adjust the angle and depth of the filler nozzle.
It also varies with the pump you use. There is a particular pump that I normally pull up to at the station near my house, and it will fill to full without shutting off early. If I use a different pump at the same or a different station, I get the early shut off problem and have to back out the nozzel and slow the fill speed to get it to fill up.
11-05-2006, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by buzltyr
I can fill mine up, and when it shuts off it's full. I can't add or it over flows.
only to have it overfill.
This is nice to know for next time.
11-05-2006, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by TrackNoob
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It would be nice to know if new cars have this behavior or if they have worked it out for new production. Looks like the 2005 did not have it, then it showed up for 2006, so maybe now the 2007's will get it right.
It would be nice to know if new cars have this behavior or if they have worked it out for new production. Looks like the 2005 did not have it, then it showed up for 2006, so maybe now the 2007's will get it right.
11-05-2006, 11:45 AM
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Yeah...this is really strange...I've never had a problem with my '06 and I've filled-up all over the western U.S. When the pump stops I can probably squeeze another 25 cents worth in but that's about it.
11-05-2006, 11:51 AM
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I guess it's because you haven't read these threads yet. I've not ever had any trouble with my C6, we did have a problem with one vapor catcher with my wife's Vibe.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=gas+pump
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=gas+pump
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=gas+pump
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=gas+pump
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=gas+pump
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=gas+pump
11-05-2006, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Indy-hp
It also varies with the pump you use. There is a particular pump that I normally pull up to at the station near my house, and it will fill to full without shutting off early. If I use a different pump at the same or a different station, I get the early shut off problem and have to back out the nozzel and slow the fill speed to get it to fill up.
Used to happen to me intermittantly. Now I use the same Chevron station (almost all the time) and the same pump with no problems...
11-05-2006, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Blur
Why is it that everytime I try to fill up my tank the pump cuts off way before it is full. I was only able to fill it 3/4 of the way because the handle kept shutting off every 5 seconds. Anyone else have this problem or is it just me?
Seriously though, in today's market, gas only sales are a small percentage of a retailers profit. The biggest revenue generators are the food items inside the store. That is why more often than not, if you want a recipt, the screen on the pump tells you to go inside for it. By doing that, the owner figures he increases his chances that you'll buy something else. "Such a deal I give to you .........."
11-05-2006, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by buzltyr
I can fill mine up, and when it shuts off it's full. I can't add or it over flows.
my 07 is full when it clicks..
11-05-2006, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Grumpy
my 07 is full when it clicks..
11-05-2006, 01:58 PM
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I truly believe that the answer lies with the pump nozzle and the degree of abuse it's been subjected to. Just my 2 cents.
11-05-2006, 01:58 PM
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I think it's more of a nozzle thing than a problem with the car. If the person ahead of you overfills their car before you, the nozzle thinks the tank is full because the overfill tube (auto shut off) is full of gas. The only thing you can do is to clear the overfill tube. To do this tip the rear of the nozzle up and put the tip in your tank and drain the overfill tube (small bottom hole just behind the filler tube end).