C6 Fuel Tank Weirdness
10-15-2013, 11:13 AM
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Melting Slicks
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C6 Fuel Tank Weirdness
I have learned, the hard way, to stop filling the C6 when the fuel pumps stops. Don't even think about bumping it up a few cents like you can do with all other vehicles. When the gas pump shuts off, it is full to near the cap. I tried holding pump handle vertical and that did not help at all. It is not the pump handle design, it is just a poor GM design in the 2008 C6. I did not have this issue with my C3, C4 or C5. It seems to be unique to the C6.
I wonder if GM fixed this defect it in later model C6's?
I wonder if GM fixed this defect it in later model C6's?
10-15-2013, 11:20 AM
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What's the problem? I don't get it. You're upset you cant put a few drops more in the tank? I would think the problem with the tanks only filling half way would be way more upsetting. Hold the pump handle upside down while filling. That solves that particular problem.
10-15-2013, 11:31 AM
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Melting Slicks
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You missed the point. I am not trying to get more fuel in the tank. I like to bump up the $ amount to an even number. I did try holding the handle upside down and it over flowed
10-15-2013, 11:41 AM
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Burning Brakes
Forget about reaching an even number on the pump. When the pump shuts off even1-2 cents more will cause overflow. Nothing wrong, that's just the way it is.
10-15-2013, 11:42 AM
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10-15-2013, 11:47 AM
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10-15-2013, 11:59 AM
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I have learned, the hard way, to stop filling the C6 when the fuel pumps stops. Don't even think about bumping it up a few cents like you can do with all other vehicles. When the gas pump shuts off, it is full to near the cap. I tried holding pump handle vertical and that did not help at all. It is not the pump handle design, it is just a poor GM design in the 2008 C6. I did not have this issue with my C3, C4 or C5. It seems to be unique to the C6.
I wonder if GM fixed this defect it in later model C6's?
I wonder if GM fixed this defect it in later model C6's?
10-15-2013, 12:05 PM
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ARKAY, your point is well taken. on my honda or toyota i can get at least another 50 to 75 cents into it when the pump stops without spillover. i've never had your problem with my 013, i still pump an extra amount without any spillover.
10-15-2013, 01:02 PM
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I have learned, the hard way, to stop filling the C6 when the fuel pumps stops. Don't even think about bumping it up a few cents like you can do with all other vehicles. When the gas pump shuts off, it is full to near the cap. I tried holding pump handle vertical and that did not help at all. It is not the pump handle design, it is just a poor GM design in the 2008 C6. I did not have this issue with my C3, C4 or C5. It seems to be unique to the C6.
I wonder if GM fixed this defect it in later model C6's?
I wonder if GM fixed this defect it in later model C6's?
If you want even cents or dollars, simply buy less gas than you estimate the tank will hold.
10-15-2013, 01:22 PM
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Melting Slicks
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You missed the point. I am not trying to get more fuel in the tank. I like to bump up the $ amount to an even number. I did try holding the handle upside down and it over flowed
10-15-2013, 01:32 PM
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From the owner's manual...
"Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle. "
"Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle. "
10-15-2013, 01:59 PM
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Stop when the pump clicks.
10-15-2013, 04:40 PM
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I have learned, the hard way, to stop filling the C6 when the fuel pumps stops. Don't even think about bumping it up a few cents like you can do with all other vehicles. When the gas pump shuts off, it is full to near the cap. I tried holding pump handle vertical and that did not help at all. It is not the pump handle design, it is just a poor GM design in the 2008 C6. I did not have this issue with my C3, C4 or C5. It seems to be unique to the C6.
I wonder if GM fixed this defect it in later model C6's?
I wonder if GM fixed this defect it in later model C6's?
10-15-2013, 04:58 PM
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I never understood the point of evening up the dollar amount. Then again, I rarely carry much more than an emergency $10 bill.
However, the comment about pumping the fuel onto the ground made me laugh heartily.
However, the comment about pumping the fuel onto the ground made me laugh heartily.