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St33lsinger · 02-05-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

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!

Whoa this could go a whole different direction.

Hemlawk · 02-05-2010, 09:56 AM

In NJ you can't pump your own gas. But the attendant couldn't get the pump to continue pumping. I had to help him and got it on the first shot.

That's the Camaro tell you that it hates you!

Steve Dallas · 02-05-2010, 10:04 AM

Here in Washington state, I have the same problem.

I go to the same places for gas that I take my Impala to with no problems filling the Impala. Some pumps at certain stations dislike the Camaro filling though...and I have on a couple of pumps had to stand there repeatedly trying to find a position I can fill the car from. Most of the time I finally find one, but one pump I had to continuously re-squeeze the handle because it would only fill for a few seconds before I'd have to let go and do it again.

rudack · 02-05-2010, 10:07 AM

I had the same thing happen before. I use to gas up at the same pump and just moved over a row. Problem solved.

monstertodd · 02-05-2010, 05:53 PM

I have the same problem with my car. I have to hold the gas nozzle up so that it will pump gas. If I let go of it, it stops.

zen · 02-05-2010, 07:50 PM

Push the nozzle in all the way and use some force to hold it in tight so that there is a good seal.

MyIBMssRS · 02-06-2010, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

I would move to a different state. I hope Pa doesn't get any ideas.

I always try to keep my visits to NJ brief enough that I don't need gas until I'm back in PA. Thank God for casinos in PA!

Neither the Jeep or the Camaro would make it to AC and back. At least not with me behind the wheel.

Dowgg123 · 02-06-2010, 12:06 AM

My Wrangler does this all the time. To solve it, I just put the nozzle in just enough to avoid a spill, and i pull the "trigger" just under all the way.

kcamarom · 02-06-2010, 12:14 AM

I have the same problem. A friend of mine says he has to do it too depending on what station he goes too.

Eski7399 · 02-06-2010, 12:31 AM

No issues yet, but now after reading it I have a feeling its going to happen.
Usually how things work out for me. sigh.

BlemsBumble · 02-06-2010, 12:52 AM

This happens about half the time I fill up. I always attributed it to the nozzle, not the car.

Bogey99 · 02-06-2010, 03:45 AM

I have this problem at every gas station in CA.

Sam Friedman · 02-06-2010, 04:24 AM

I have the same problem very annoying!

TaylorRyanSS · 02-06-2010, 04:42 AM

Oh man I was hoping this was a rare thing. My Mustang does this ALL the time and I do not know why. I have to hold the trigger down like halfway and it still clicks on and off. I was hoping the Camaro wasn't like this lol.

02-05-2010, 09:56 AM	#16
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	In NJ you can't pump your own gas. But the attendant couldn't get the pump to continue pumping. I had to help him and got it on the first shot. That's the Camaro tell you that it hates you! __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

02-05-2010, 10:04 AM	#17
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Here in Washington state, I have the same problem. I go to the same places for gas that I take my Impala to with no problems filling the Impala. Some pumps at certain stations dislike the Camaro filling though...and I have on a couple of pumps had to stand there repeatedly trying to find a position I can fill the car from. Most of the time I finally find one, but one pump I had to continuously re-squeeze the handle because it would only fill for a few seconds before I'd have to let go and do it again. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

02-05-2010, 10:07 AM	#18
rudack Rudack Drives: ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 742 View My Garage	I had the same thing happen before. I use to gas up at the same pump and just moved over a row. Problem solved. __________________ ABM 2SS/RS #33390

02-06-2010, 12:52 AM	#25
BlemsBumble Drives: '13 ZL1 #662; '10 SS; '99 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 457	This happens about half the time I fill up. I always attributed it to the nozzle, not the car. __________________

02-06-2010, 03:45 AM	#26
Bogey99 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102	Same problem I have this problem at every gas station in CA.

02-05-2010, 05:53 PM	#19
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	I have the same problem with my car. I have to hold the gas nozzle up so that it will pump gas. If I let go of it, it stops.

02-05-2010, 07:50 PM	#20
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	Push the nozzle in all the way and use some force to hold it in tight so that there is a good seal.

02-06-2010, 12:06 AM	#22
Dowgg123 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hot Springs, Ar Posts: 441 View My Garage	My Wrangler does this all the time. To solve it, I just put the nozzle in just enough to avoid a spill, and i pull the "trigger" just under all the way.

02-06-2010, 12:14 AM	#23
kcamarom SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 CGM RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 263	I have the same problem. A friend of mine says he has to do it too depending on what station he goes too.

02-06-2010, 12:31 AM	#24
Eski7399 Arizona All Gens Drives: 2SS/RS, M6, IO-Int Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 273 View My Garage	No issues yet, but now after reading it I have a feeling its going to happen. Usually how things work out for me. sigh.

02-06-2010, 04:24 AM	#27
Sam Friedman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 76	I have the same problem very annoying! __________________ 2010 Black on Black Camaro 2SS 21'' Rims

02-06-2010, 04:42 AM	#28
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	Oh man I was hoping this was a rare thing. My Mustang does this ALL the time and I do not know why. I have to hold the trigger down like halfway and it still clicks on and off. I was hoping the Camaro wasn't like this lol. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

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