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usckk
01-02-2006, 06:07 PM
Everytime I feel my gas tank, the pumps always clicks off several times right after I begin filling my tank. Why is that?

chode_regulator
01-02-2006, 06:11 PM
Everytime I feel my gas tank, the pumps always clicks off several times right after I begin filling my tank. Why is that?
afgter i got my 350z that happened to me the first 10 times or so i filled up, the gas pump would only let me put in like a half a tank and no more. then all of a sudden, and this is all at the same gas station, the problem went away.
when i had my sierra, there was some stations that were harder than others also to fill up at. try holding the handle at different angles, i had to do that wiht my sierra at sevearl gas stations.

CrashMag
01-02-2006, 06:14 PM
afgter i got my 350z that happened to me the first 10 times or so i filled up, the gas pump would only let me put in like a half a tank and no more. then all of a sudden, and this is all at the same gas station, the problem went away.
when i had my sierra, there was some stations that were harder than others also to fill up at. try holding the handle at different angles, i had to do that wiht my sierra at sevearl gas stations.
I had the same prob. with my Z... what i do is pull the pump
about half way out.....do you know what causes that???
i thought it was just me.....

chode_regulator
01-02-2006, 06:37 PM
I had the same prob. with my Z... what i do is pull the pump
about half way out.....do you know what causes that???
i thought it was just me.....
no i have no idea.
there was a service bulletin out for certain z's with a fueling problem but i dont remember what it was. i tried all different angles and none worked. i was getting pretty frustarted. then one day it just stopped having issues at all. and this was primarliy at the same gas station. i was getting really frustrated bc that gas staion was by far the cheapest in town. the sierra only had it at a few stations.
to the op, try lookin up to see of there are any service bulletins. other than that just try holding the nozzle at diff angles.

Solid D
01-02-2006, 06:44 PM
Everytime I feel my gas tank, the pumps always clicks off several times right after I begin filling my tank. Why is that?

Maybe it's ticklish. :)

snowboarder
01-02-2006, 06:45 PM
ask your dealer they'll help u out

rl64tx
01-02-2006, 06:48 PM
I've been told by a mechanic,when I had the same problem, that the gas tank can create a vacuum so pull the nozzle out about halfway to allow air in!! :smokin

Vashner
01-02-2006, 06:49 PM
Vapor lock...

Try not to be so Kobe... go easy on it.. slide it in gently and squeeze slowly.

rl64tx
01-02-2006, 06:51 PM
Everytime I feel my gas tank, the pumps always clicks off several times right after I begin filling my tank. Why is that?

Just curious, why would you FEEL your gas tank??
:smokin

usckk
01-02-2006, 07:06 PM
Opps typo. Well, thanks guys. I'll give a try.

Marklar MM
01-02-2006, 07:10 PM
It is God's way of saying you shouldn't be driving, but walking instead.

Vashner
01-02-2006, 07:20 PM
Don't let the pump touch the tube housing. That's what that little coil thing is for. I was not kidding when I said put it in gently. Make sure it's seated at the proper angle.

usckk
01-02-2006, 08:12 PM
Why is it so important to put it in gently?

Taco
01-02-2006, 08:15 PM
I've been told by a mechanic,when I had the same problem, that the gas tank can create a vacuum so pull the nozzle out about halfway to allow air in!! :smokin


Yep I was gonna say the same thing don't put the nozzel in all the way, put it about halfway like rl64tx said

it should not kick off

let us know what happens

Good luck

Johnny_Blaze_47
01-02-2006, 08:30 PM
Try not to be so Kobe... go easy on it.. slide it in gently and squeeze slowly.

I've got to admit...that made me LMAO.

Notorious H.O.P.
01-02-2006, 10:43 PM
Yeah, don't always go for the deep push. Tease the tank by putting in about three quarters of the way in and adjust the angle of entry. Good advice on the women as well.

Actually depending on the angle of the tubing leading down into the gas tank, giving it the full deep shot will cause gas to splash back onto the nozzle. The nozzle will click off because it thinks the tank is full. That's why pulling the nozzle back, adjusting the angle of the nozzle, or easing up on the flow works because the splashback is minimized and airflow is increased.

MiNuS
01-03-2006, 12:50 PM
you must drive a small vehicle OR an SUV where the gas pipe to you car/SUV is too
close to the wall and narrow.This spits the gas back to the pump.You have to pull the gun a bit out to prevent the pump from stopping.

Hank Hill
01-03-2006, 12:55 PM
Everytime I feel my gas tank, the pumps always clicks off several times right after I begin filling my tank. Why is that?


You wouldn't have that problem if your car was powered by Propane

chode_regulator
01-03-2006, 02:04 PM
You wouldn't have that problem if your car was powered by Propane
lol

Kori Ellis
01-03-2006, 02:05 PM
Just another reason why I never have pumped gas in my lifetime.
:princess