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19th March 2013, 08:15 PM
#1
Expert
Trouble filling up with petrol
G'day all..! The last few times I have been to the servo to fill up with petrol at two different places I've had trouble filling up I can't seem to hold the trigger fully it just keeps clicking I have to only let it trickle in.. At first I thought it was just the pump.. But used a few differ t ones now.. Any thoughts of the cause .? Cheers
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19th March 2013 08:15 PM
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19th March 2013, 08:19 PM
#2
Expert
The thing that stops the fuel pump / trigger is the presence of fuel backing up.
I have had this issue with different pumps on different cars.
Sometimes it depends on how fast the fuel comes out and at what angle the filler neck is.
Hold the fuel nozzle at a different angle and see how that goes.
Alternatively, if there is an issue with the tube that goes into the tank, it could be causing the fuel to splash back up tot he nozzle, making it 'think' it's full and cutting the flow
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19th March 2013, 08:30 PM
#3
Patrol God
Re: Trouble filling up with petrol
Try not pitting the filler right in. Sit it back an inch or so and let it rest.
The nozzle will be pointing to the top of the fill pipe then and doesn't get as much splash..
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19th March 2013, 08:47 PM
#4
Hardcore
On my work ute I have to have the fuel nozzle put in upside down otherwise it just clicks the whole time
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Whoever cannot take care of themselves without that law is both.
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19th March 2013, 09:05 PM
#5
The 747
Same here Macca, PITA and very uncomfortable but that's what happens when you have a Toyota...
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19th March 2013, 09:21 PM
#6
Simpson Desert
That's why Tojos are meant to be upside down!
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19th March 2013, 09:36 PM
#7
Hardcore
My work ute is a hilux how did you know
Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward.
Whoever cannot take care of themselves without that law is both.
For a wounded man shall say to his assailant,
'If I live, I will kill you. If I die, You are forgiven.'
Such is the rule of honour.
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19th March 2013, 09:40 PM
#8
The 747
Trouble filling up with petrol
Originally Posted by
macca86
My work ute is a hilux how did you know
Haha same here.
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19th March 2013, 09:45 PM
#9
Expert
Thanks for that yeh I tried different angles n sitting it out an inch..! Guess ill have to try upside down lol
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19th March 2013, 09:55 PM
#10
Smart like tractor
Originally Posted by
Lieney
The thing that stops the fuel pump / trigger is the presence of fuel backing up.
I have had this issue with different pumps on different cars.
Sometimes it depends on how fast the fuel comes out and at what angle the filler neck is.
Hold the fuel nozzle at a different angle and see how that goes.
Alternatively, if there is an issue with the tube that goes into the tank, it could be causing the fuel to splash back up tot he nozzle, making it 'think' it's full and cutting the flow
x2 the work ute is a mazda bravo and i have to hot the trigger at about 10 o'clock so it fill properly.
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08 G6eT
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