Anyone have trouble filling up?
I had/have this problem myself. I took my Z to the dealer when none of the previously mentioned methods would result in more than half a tank of gas. Turns out my sending unit was damaged and needed to be replaced.
Since then I've had the problem occur on occasion. What's odd is that I can go back to the same pump that failed later on in the day and fill up just fine. It's just one of the perks of this car I suppose.
Since then I've had the problem occur on occasion. What's odd is that I can go back to the same pump that failed later on in the day and fill up just fine. It's just one of the perks of this car I suppose.
Wow daniel... sorry to hear that.
You bumped this thread from almost 2 years ago just to say that?
Good job using the search engine at least.
Most everyone knows about the fuel problems already.
You bumped this thread from almost 2 years ago just to say that?
Good job using the search engine at least.
Most everyone knows about the fuel problems already.
Originally Posted by roast
Wow daniel... sorry to hear that.
You bumped this thread from almost 2 years ago just to say that?
Good job using the search engine at least.
Most everyone knows about the fuel problems already.
You bumped this thread from almost 2 years ago just to say that?
Good job using the search engine at least.
Most everyone knows about the fuel problems already.
especially when there is a fuel question still on the front page
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Originally Posted by elms350Z
I get that too sometimes. Then I play around with the nozzle and it goes away.
it happens to me sometimes too but regardless of how I play with the nozzle or what I do, it still doesn't work. I have to drive around and try it again later.
I think I have a bit of an odd solution. I pulled up to a Sunoco a couple months ago and this older guy working the station put in the nozzle and sure enough, it didn't take nearly enough. I told him out the window I had this issue where it wouldn't fill all the way up, so he turned the nozzle upside-down. Sure enough, it filled all the way to the top!
So next time you have this issue, try this and see if it works for you as well. It has worked everytime I've tried it.
Haha, I hate when its an old thread bumped. Then again, props for using the search button! Lol.
So next time you have this issue, try this and see if it works for you as well. It has worked everytime I've tried it.
Haha, I hate when its an old thread bumped. Then again, props for using the search button! Lol.
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Originally Posted by Armitage
I think I have a bit of an odd solution. I pulled up to a Sunoco a couple months ago and this older guy working the station put in the nozzle and sure enough, it didn't take nearly enough. I told him out the window I had this issue where it wouldn't fill all the way up, so he turned the nozzle upside-down. Sure enough, it filled all the way to the top!
So next time you have this issue, try this and see if it works for you as well. It has worked everytime I've tried it.
Haha, I hate when its an old thread bumped. Then again, props for using the search button! Lol.
So next time you have this issue, try this and see if it works for you as well. It has worked everytime I've tried it.
Haha, I hate when its an old thread bumped. Then again, props for using the search button! Lol.
I too also hate it when an old threadsgets bumped. Esp when someone gives the same tip on the very same page.
Originally Posted by tabrizio
If you flip the gas nozzle thing upside down so that the handle is facing upwards it should pump no problem
j/k
Originally Posted by Santacruzslick
+1 I had the same problem for a while. It happens every so often but not too much. Don't get frustrated. Just take the nozzle out and try again. Easiest way.
Hey one of the few and proud blue stripers. I miss you guys, that was funny while it lasted. Sorry to get off the subject.
This is totaly ridicculous and if my car did this i would kick the dealers a$$ and sell the car. the only time i have ever heard of anything like this is on my buddys chevy s-10 with airbags and the gas door shaved. the fill tube was so low after being relocated that the fuel would back up and spill out.... should not happen on a new car for any reason. it is unsafe and just not the way the part was designed to work.
Originally Posted by xStriderx
I had the same problem till my girl told me, "don't force it in, just slide it in." No joke, we both laughed after she made that comment but i've never had the problem again. Try not forcing it in all the way.
I recommend spraying gas on the front face of the car.... that way it won't mind when you try and force the pump in and fill up all the way.
Maybe he should Search? omg, this is a repost
jk, i had the same problem, only happened once though.
What you can do temporarily is put the nozzle in UPSIDE DOWN, that should do the trick
jk, i had the same problem, only happened once though.
What you can do temporarily is put the nozzle in UPSIDE DOWN, that should do the trick