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Stevil · 11-06-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

My only problem is the little hook for the cap leash is too small and the cap keeps unhooking itself and it's annoying.

That too

EdRedCamaro2 · 11-06-2009, 11:12 PM

I've never had a problem. I have filled up at four different gas stations and the pump has never kicked off too soon for me. Might it be temperature dependent? I am seeing that many of you are in warm weather areas like TX and Cali.

SLVRPHX · 11-07-2009, 12:47 AM

Glad to hear that I'm not the only one. Every time I go to fill up I have to fight with the pump to keep it from kicking off right away, which in turn causes the cap to fall off the hook. Once I get it going, it's fine until it's filled up.

CynAgain · 11-07-2009, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdRedCamaro2

I've never had a problem. I have filled up at four different gas stations and the pump has never kicked off too soon for me. Might it be temperature dependent? I am seeing that many of you are in warm weather areas like TX and Cali.

interesting observation. I haven't had this problem

swimmergirl · 11-07-2009, 07:15 AM

I have the same problem. I thought it was maybe the nozzle i was using. I have the same problem on my 82 Camaro. It must be a camaro thing.

bono83 · 11-07-2009, 09:08 AM

No problem here.

1sickss · 11-07-2009, 09:13 AM

good to know

Mr_Draco · 11-07-2009, 09:16 AM

My current Z28, my brothers '03 impala and my moms '98 mercury all have this same problem but only at certain gas stations. I think it has more to do with the design of certain nozzles then the cars.

Sidewinder · 11-07-2009, 09:20 AM

No problem here. Would like to see a better gas cap hanger rather than that small clip.

mutant chicken · 11-08-2009, 06:40 PM

Same problem here, every time, and filled at different stations. I have had to turn the handle upside down to get it to fill. It's a pain but not the end of the world.

herkman · 11-08-2009, 08:52 PM

Yes, I have tried all different angles and even holding the filler in upside down. The only thing that seems to work is pulling the nozzle almost all the way out. The problem with this is that I have to be careful because like that there is no automatic shutoff!

97one · 11-08-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

My only problem is the little hook for the cap leash is too small and the cap keeps unhooking itself and it's annoying.

That problem I have,
But filling the tank is just like any other car (not a problem)

QBert · 11-08-2009, 09:29 PM

I think it varies with the station, I have had times when I have had to hold the nozzle the entire time and other times it works like normal.

transfrmn · 11-08-2009, 10:45 PM

i have not had this problem, i wonder if gas nozzles are different state to state because of state regulations on gas stations

11-06-2009, 11:12 PM	#16
EdRedCamaro2 4BC Motorsports Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 215 View My Garage	I've never had a problem. I have filled up at four different gas stations and the pump has never kicked off too soon for me. Might it be temperature dependent? I am seeing that many of you are in warm weather areas like TX and Cali. __________________ 1SS/RJT/Sunroof TPW 9/7/09 3800: 9/14/09 Arrived 9/24/09 "In racing, they say that your car goes where your eyes go...I know it's true; racing doesn't lie" The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

11-07-2009, 12:47 AM	#17
SLVRPHX SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 145 View My Garage	Glad to hear that I'm not the only one. Every time I go to fill up I have to fight with the pump to keep it from kicking off right away, which in turn causes the cap to fall off the hook. Once I get it going, it's fine until it's filled up. __________________ 1LT RS Auto SIM Gray C&C BA, JBA Axle Back 1100: 5/8/09 \| 3000: 5/27/09 \| TPW: 7/13/09 3800: 7/22/09 VIN 126623 4200: 7/24/09 \| 6000: 8/6/09

11-07-2009, 09:08 AM	#20
bono83 Drives: 1969 Chevelle, 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 378	No problem here. __________________ Order: 5/23/09 - Deposit given with order at dealer. 1100: 6/26/09 - Order placed by dealer - no allocation 2000: 8/15/09 - Accepted by GM. 2500: 8/18/09 - Preferenced. 3000: 8/18/09 - Accepted by Production Control. 3100: 9/9/09 - Available to Sequence. 3300: 9/9/09 - Scheduled for Production. 3400: 9/19/09 - Broadcast. 3800: 9/29/09 - Produced. 4000: 9/29/09 - Available to Ship. 4150: 9/29/09 - Original Invoice. 4200: 10/6/09 - Shipped. 5000: 10/13/09 - Delivered to Dealer. 6000: 10/13/09 - Delivered to Customer.

11-08-2009, 06:40 PM	#24
mutant chicken Mutant Member Drives: '10 SS/RS, '10 Mini , 07 Harley Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 507 View My Garage	Same problem here, every time, and filled at different stations. I have had to turn the handle upside down to get it to fill. It's a pain but not the end of the world. __________________ Ordered Oct. 13th, Del. Jun. 29th! CGM, 2SS/RS

11-08-2009, 10:45 PM	#28
transfrmn Imperial Blue LT2/RS Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: eastern, nc Posts: 231 View My Garage	i have not had this problem, i wonder if gas nozzles are different state to state because of state regulations on gas stations __________________

11-07-2009, 07:15 AM	#19
swimmergirl Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 7	I have the same problem. I thought it was maybe the nozzle i was using. I have the same problem on my 82 Camaro. It must be a camaro thing.

11-07-2009, 09:13 AM	#21
1sickss Drives: BADDEST SS IN ATL!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 634	good to know

11-07-2009, 09:16 AM	#22
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,387	My current Z28, my brothers '03 impala and my moms '98 mercury all have this same problem but only at certain gas stations. I think it has more to do with the design of certain nozzles then the cars.

11-07-2009, 09:20 AM	#23
Sidewinder Drives: 2SS/RJT/A6/Received 09/09/09 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Frederick County, VA Posts: 597 View My Garage	No problem here. Would like to see a better gas cap hanger rather than that small clip.

11-08-2009, 08:52 PM	#25
herkman Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS, 69 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 563	Yes, I have tried all different angles and even holding the filler in upside down. The only thing that seems to work is pulling the nozzle almost all the way out. The problem with this is that I have to be careful because like that there is no automatic shutoff!

11-08-2009, 09:29 PM	#27
QBert Traction Control Hater Drives: 1968 SS and 2010 SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So-Cal Posts: 207	I think it varies with the station, I have had times when I have had to hold the nozzle the entire time and other times it works like normal.

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