i have to find the perfect position to fill up! help! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

blakechase · 02-05-2010, 01:01 AM

when i am filling up my tank and i put the hose in straight i pull the trigger and it just stops! i need to find a perfect position usually if i hold the hose at an angle, and it is extremely annoying! does anyone else have this problem? its kinda hard to explain... i will upload a pic on how i have to fill up haha

Matrix · 02-05-2010, 01:22 AM

Odd. I dont have any issues like that. Something is def wrong if it happens at all the gas stations.

ECUPirate83 · 02-05-2010, 01:37 AM

Don't stick the nozzle all the way inside...just insert a quarter of the nozzle in and see if that helps

markbolt · 02-05-2010, 04:06 AM

No issues, plug and play, no wierd angles

ljustin293 · 02-05-2010, 05:34 AM

depends on what station I use if I have the problem or not

HDDAN · 02-05-2010, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ECUPirate83

Don't stick the nozzle all the way inside...just insert a quarter of the nozzle in and see if that helps

This is what I must do also. I also have a Buick that is the same way.

caddycruiser · 02-05-2010, 05:51 AM

My mother's 2LT has been like this since she bought it back in early December, and no matter what she or my father tries (I get to hear about it weekly via phone call), "it just keeps shutting off & takes forever to fill up!!"

Haven't had a chance to take it in yet, but this isn't the first mention of it I've seen, there's at least one other thread in the Problems category. Odd, yes.

SlingShot · 02-05-2010, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ECUPirate83

Don't stick the nozzle all the way inside...just insert a quarter of the nozzle in and see if that helps

Such a tease ..... I could run a muck here so easy ....

1badSS/RS · 02-05-2010, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

Such a tease ..... I could run a muck here so easy ....

lwlkr92 · 02-05-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ljustin293

depends on what station I use if I have the problem or not

+1

Mr_Draco · 02-05-2010, 07:22 AM

This issue has been covered a lot on this site. It is NOT an issue with the car. It is an issue with the different gas nozzle designs.

Gas nozzles have a vent on them that allow the sensors in the nozzle to shut off the pump. When people over fill their cars, gas gets in this vent and gets stuck. This tricks the sensor into thinking the tank is full and shuts off. Some designs are better and has relocated the vent to a better location. If you are experiencing this issue, either go to another gas station or try a different pump at that gas station.

RipGear · 02-05-2010, 07:37 AM

My wife was having a problem filling up our SS. I went with her to see what she was doing wrong. It turns out all she needed to do was push the nozzle onto the filler with some force rather than lightly inserting the nozzle. No weird angles are needed and she has filled up at at least three different stations and multiple pumps at each station. Also, our gas cap never falls off of the hook as many have complained about. Hope this helps!

SlingShot · 02-05-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RipGear

My wife was having a problem filling up our SS. I went with her to see what she was doing wrong. It turns out all she needed to do was push the nozzle onto the filler with some force rather than lightly inserting the nozzle. No weird angles are needed and she has filled up at at least three different stations and multiple pumps at each station. Also, our gas cap never falls off of the hook as many have complained about. Hope this helps!

Think I need a smoke after reading this ......

presholt33 · 02-05-2010, 08:31 AM

mine is this way also it's the nozzle.were i go the guy put's a rag under the nozzle.

02-05-2010, 01:01 AM	#1
blakechase Drives: White 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: los angeles Posts: 202 View My Garage	i have to find the perfect position to fill up! help! when i am filling up my tank and i put the hose in straight i pull the trigger and it just stops! i need to find a perfect position usually if i hold the hose at an angle, and it is extremely annoying! does anyone else have this problem? its kinda hard to explain... i will upload a pic on how i have to fill up haha

02-05-2010, 01:22 AM	#2
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	Odd. I dont have any issues like that. Something is def wrong if it happens at all the gas stations. __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+

02-05-2010, 07:37 AM	#12
RipGear Drives: '74 Vette Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri City, Texas Posts: 104	My wife was having a problem filling up our SS. I went with her to see what she was doing wrong. It turns out all she needed to do was push the nozzle onto the filler with some force rather than lightly inserting the nozzle. No weird angles are needed and she has filled up at at least three different stations and multiple pumps at each station. Also, our gas cap never falls off of the hook as many have complained about. Hope this helps! __________________ 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, L82 V8, A3 2005 Craftsman Push Mower, I1, M1 2006 Kia Sportage LX, V6, A4 2006 Troy-Bilt Weed Eater, I1 4-Stroke, M1 2010 Camaro #64281, 2SS/RS, L99, RJT, Black Leather, Black Rallys

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02-05-2010, 01:37 AM	#3
ECUPirate83 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS IBM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 20	Don't stick the nozzle all the way inside...just insert a quarter of the nozzle in and see if that helps

02-05-2010, 04:06 AM	#4
markbolt Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Trenton IL Posts: 313 View My Garage	No issues, plug and play, no wierd angles

02-05-2010, 05:34 AM	#5
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	depends on what station I use if I have the problem or not

02-05-2010, 05:51 AM	#7
caddycruiser Drives: Demo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 131	My mother's 2LT has been like this since she bought it back in early December, and no matter what she or my father tries (I get to hear about it weekly via phone call), "it just keeps shutting off & takes forever to fill up!!" Haven't had a chance to take it in yet, but this isn't the first mention of it I've seen, there's at least one other thread in the Problems category. Odd, yes.

02-05-2010, 07:22 AM	#11
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	This issue has been covered a lot on this site. It is NOT an issue with the car. It is an issue with the different gas nozzle designs. Gas nozzles have a vent on them that allow the sensors in the nozzle to shut off the pump. When people over fill their cars, gas gets in this vent and gets stuck. This tricks the sensor into thinking the tank is full and shuts off. Some designs are better and has relocated the vent to a better location. If you are experiencing this issue, either go to another gas station or try a different pump at that gas station.

02-05-2010, 08:31 AM	#14
presholt33 Account Suspended Drives: too numerous Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WY Posts: 376 View My Garage	mine is this way also it's the nozzle.were i go the guy put's a rag under the nozzle.