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Burn Notice24 · 12-12-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MBS

The Op needs to go to college I am sure Ohio State has a class for how to pump gas , he will be surrounded by athletes .

I appreciate a petty insult as much as the next guy, but why? However, if you want to take a shot at me, I will defend myself. My test scores place me in the top 98% of my class, I attended a summer course at Columbia university this past summer and receive multiple college recruitment letters each month. No one has showed me how to get gas without holding the pump. That doesn't make me an idiot.

Cam2011 · 12-12-2013, 09:34 PM

I used to have that problem in my old Chevy G-30 van, basically you need to find the sweet spot, and not set the flow full force. Thankfully I haven't had that problem with my camaro (2011), but I stand there just the same to make sure all goes well.

Cam2011 · 12-12-2013, 09:38 PM

OP, I don't know if your local stations have that fume/vapor recapturing system on your nozzles, but that may add to your woes both by not allowing the back pressure to escape (the old HI-C can with only one hole) or by actually springing the nozzle out just enough when you let go to stop the pump.

Stecky · 12-13-2013, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cam2011

I used to have that problem in my old Chevy G-30 van, basically you need to find the sweet spot, and not set the flow full force. Thankfully I haven't had that problem with my camaro (2011), but I stand there just the same to make sure all goes well.

(you need to find the sweet spot, and not set the flow full force.)

Thats What SHE said

Stecky · 12-13-2013, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nutro

I think the OP means why does the pump keep kicking off because the nozzle depth is wrong.

I Don't know how I missed this one.

That's what SHE said

SnoopyAce7 · 12-13-2013, 05:47 AM

Bravo. 1 star.

kacmdc · 12-13-2013, 05:49 AM

Make sure you shake it before you put it away.

Stecky · 12-13-2013, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kacmdc

Make sure you shake it before you put it away.

Thats What SHE said

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=SAAi_42uIkQ

BlaqWhole · 12-13-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Burn Notice24

I'll start by saying that I am an idiot

How do you fill up the tank without having to stand there holding the nozzle?

OP, I feel your pain. Here is some advice:

Pull into the gas station. Pull up to the pump and stop within a reasonable distance so the hose will reach your gas filler door. Put the car in park (if auto) or 1st gear (if manual). Apply parking brake. Turn car off. Take keys out of ignition. Open the car door. Step out of the car and stand up. Close the car door after you've moved your body out of the way of the door. Walk to the gas filler door. Push on it slightly to open it. Then open it completely. Tell the gas attendant the amount of gas you want in dollars. Take the nozzle and insert it into the filler. Pull up on the handle to begin pumping gas. That should do it.

Hopefully we can get a sticky on how to properly fill our gas tanks. And one on windshield washer level indicators.

PalmerGA · 12-13-2013, 03:17 PM

Instead of using the gas cap, squeeze the handle all the way and wedge a tennis ball in there. Works great!

jd10013 · 12-13-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jshaf

so if you try to put fuel in your own vehicle in one of those states that forbide it do they go nuts on you? call 911 and sh&*? how would this appear on your rap sheet, "felony; fueling own vehicle" LOL, never heard of such a law! I know my mom used to only go to places that filled it up for you, but after a while she gave up and started doing it herself because there wasn't anyone in the area that did it for you any more.

I'm guessing it's a union thing, so if you pumped your own they'd most likely send some muscle to your house to break both your arms so you wouldn't do it again.

jd10013 · 12-13-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Instead of using the gas cap, squeeze the handle all the way and wedge a tennis ball in there. Works great!

the easiest way is to bring your wife or girlfriend and let her hold it

jd10013 · 12-13-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Burn Notice24

My test scores place me in the top 98% of my class, I attended a summer course at Columbia university this past summer and receive multiple college recruitment letters each month.

everyone's a genius on the internet.

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Originally Posted by Burn Notice24

That doesn't make me an idiot.

no, but it doesn't make you too bright either.

that was a joke, try to relax

SlowSS · 12-13-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

the easiest way is to bring your wife or girlfriend and let her hold it

You just need to stick the nozzle all the way in and hope for the best!!

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12-12-2013, 09:34 PM	#44
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	I used to have that problem in my old Chevy G-30 van, basically you need to find the sweet spot, and not set the flow full force. Thankfully I haven't had that problem with my camaro (2011), but I stand there just the same to make sure all goes well.

12-12-2013, 09:38 PM	#45
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	OP, I don't know if your local stations have that fume/vapor recapturing system on your nozzles, but that may add to your woes both by not allowing the back pressure to escape (the old HI-C can with only one hole) or by actually springing the nozzle out just enough when you let go to stop the pump.