grrr...filling up my gas tank! help?

jj_jonathon · 08-07-2002, 06:00 PM

It seems that 75% of the time when i go to fill up the gas tank in my car it acts "full"...the pump will go for a mere .50 or w/e and click its "full"...of ocurse its not full...its the pump's auto shutoff...but it happens almost everytime i go to tank up! i thought maybe there was an air pocket at first...but now its continued too long....hopefully this isnt a "crazy" problem and it has an easy answer

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thanks for any info...

jonathon

84LX89GT · 08-07-2002, 06:07 PM

Do you squarely put the nozzle around the filler neck. If it's one of the "sealed" nozzles with the accordian thing at the end of the handle, it'll tend to do that. Is it at the same gas station or does it happen at alot of stations?

84LX89GT · 08-07-2002, 06:08 PM

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Originally posted by 84LX89GT
Do you squarely put the nozzle around the filler neck. If it's one of the "sealed" nozzles with the accordian thing at the end of the handle, it'll tend to do that. Is it at the same gas station or does it happen at alot of stations?

jj_jonathon · 08-07-2002, 06:49 PM

every gas station...and they all have different seals....hardly any of them are those "accordian" ones though...but it doesnt happen everytime...sometimes ill go to a gas station and fill up fine then come back to that one specifically and itll act up....no idea... :\

lx mike · 08-07-2002, 06:55 PM

Sometime i'll get that too when gassing up. mine clicks off if i try to squeeze the handle all the way,. I have to go half or it clicks off after a bit.

jj_jonathon · 08-07-2002, 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by lx mike
Sometime i'll get that too when gassing up. mine clicks off if i try to squeeze the handle all the way,. I have to go half or it clicks off after a bit.

yea! it tends to do it more if i try to pump the gas in as fast as it pumps in....i think we need our friendly forum automotive engineer, PKRWUD to help here....hrmm

PKRWUD · 08-07-2002, 08:32 PM

Gee, thanks. LOL. Out here, we don't have those seal tubes on the nozzles any more, but that same problem still happens. I know that in the F series trucks, there is an anti siphon valve inside the filler tube, and sometimes it prevents the fuel from draining into the tank as quickly as it should. I'm not sure what the solution is, but I'll look into it for you. When ever I have that problem, I just jump on the bumper a couple of times, and that seems to solve the problem. LOL.

Take care,
~Chris

jj_jonathon · 08-07-2002, 09:06 PM

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Originally posted by PKRWUD
When ever I have that problem, I just jump on the bumper a couple of times, and that seems to solve the problem. LOL.

rofl!

PKRWUD · 08-07-2002, 09:26 PM

Something else you could try is next time you go to fill up, disconnect the hose from the evap canister that goes to the gas tank, and see if that makes a difference. You could also apply compressed air to it, when the gas cap is off, and make sure there are no obstructions.

Take care,
~Chris

joe4speed · 08-07-2002, 09:38 PM

It is the fuel vapor recovery system doing it's job badly. When you put it in next time, make sure that there is a little opening so the vapors can get out. Otherwise it will click you off.. what a pain...

08-07-2002, 06:00 PM	#1
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	grrr...filling up my gas tank! help? It seems that 75% of the time when i go to fill up the gas tank in my car it acts "full"...the pump will go for a mere .50 or w/e and click its "full"...of ocurse its not full...its the pump's auto shutoff...but it happens almost everytime i go to tank up! i thought maybe there was an air pocket at first...but now its continued too long....hopefully this isnt a "crazy" problem and it has an easy answer .... thanks for any info... jonathon __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

08-07-2002, 06:07 PM	#2
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	Do you squarely put the nozzle around the filler neck. If it's one of the "sealed" nozzles with the accordian thing at the end of the handle, it'll tend to do that. Is it at the same gas station or does it happen at alot of stations? __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

08-07-2002, 06:49 PM	#4
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	every gas station...and they all have different seals....hardly any of them are those "accordian" ones though...but it doesnt happen everytime...sometimes ill go to a gas station and fill up fine then come back to that one specifically and itll act up....no idea... :\ __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

08-07-2002, 06:55 PM	#5
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	Sometime i'll get that too when gassing up. mine clicks off if i try to squeeze the handle all the way,. I have to go half or it clicks off after a bit. __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

08-07-2002, 08:32 PM	#7
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Gee, thanks. LOL. Out here, we don't have those seal tubes on the nozzles any more, but that same problem still happens. I know that in the F series trucks, there is an anti siphon valve inside the filler tube, and sometimes it prevents the fuel from draining into the tank as quickly as it should. I'm not sure what the solution is, but I'll look into it for you. When ever I have that problem, I just jump on the bumper a couple of times, and that seems to solve the problem. LOL. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

08-07-2002, 09:26 PM	#9
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Something else you could try is next time you go to fill up, disconnect the hose from the evap canister that goes to the gas tank, and see if that makes a difference. You could also apply compressed air to it, when the gas cap is off, and make sure there are no obstructions. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

08-07-2002, 09:38 PM	#10
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	It is the fuel vapor recovery system doing it's job badly. When you put it in next time, make sure that there is a little opening so the vapors can get out. Otherwise it will click you off.. what a pain... __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

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