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cab2g · 03-14-2011, 11:24 AM

THE ANSWER:

This was stated in another thread, and it works. I used to have the same problem. What you need to do is push the nozzle in slowly with a little force. You will feel it sort of "hook" on something when you stop applying force and it springs back a little. Once you do this, the nozzle WILL NOT shut off until the tank is full.

Don't be afraid to apply a little pressure to the vapor collector on the nozzle, it doesn't hurt anything. Just push it in, you will feel a slight hook when you release pressure. You can confirm a successful hook by wiggling it around a little. It'll feel like it's caught on something.

I forgot the exact reason for needing to do this, but I think it was a safety feature, maybe so that the nozzle doesn't go flying out when you're filling it up?

CyberDan · 03-14-2011, 11:50 AM

I had this problem also, until I read where someone said to put the nozzle straight down in the spout rather than at a angle. Kind of hard to explain, but once you figure it out, you should have any more problems.

Steve Dallas · 03-14-2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SZOTSTA24

Hey guys, I have always had a problem with filling my car up since the day I got it. It has just never bothered me enough, but I want to figure it out. Whenever I go to fill my car up, I have to stand there the entire time when the gas is going in. I can't let go of the handle because it falls to an angle and it automatically stops pumping. I don't know if something is broken inside the gas filler or what, just wanted to know if any of you have experienced this. Thanks!

Most stations don't give me this problem, but it happens at EVERY 76 station I go to. Something about how the nozzle and air recovery happens on that pump design.

I've read about other Camaro owners having the same problem.

nancygrl · 03-14-2011, 12:04 PM

At least down here in NC...it's only happened to me like 2 or 3 times in the 1yr that I've had my SS and never where I normally buy my gas, only when I had to get gas elsewhere when away from home. When it has happened, I pump the gas slowly til I get a couple of gallons in, after that point I'm able to lock the handle in the high-flow rate and it fills fine after that.

Nvincent4708 · 03-14-2011, 12:26 PM

have this issue on those special spring loaded smog nozzles.

the only other issue is the financial pain.

SlingShot · 03-14-2011, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab2g

THE ANSWER:

This was stated in another thread, and it works. I used to have the same problem. What you need to do is push the nozzle in slowly with a little force. You will feel it sort of "hook" on something when you stop applying force and it springs back a little. Once you do this, the nozzle WILL NOT shut off until the tank is full.

Don't be afraid to apply a little pressure to the vapor collector on the nozzle, it doesn't hurt anything. Just push it in, you will feel a slight hook when you release pressure. You can confirm a successful hook by wiggling it around a little. It'll feel like it's caught on something.

I forgot the exact reason for needing to do this, but I think it was a safety feature, maybe so that the nozzle doesn't go flying out when you're filling it up?

LOL ... This just proves, it ain't what ya got, but what ya do with it that counts ...

Cam#7 · 03-14-2011, 12:32 PM

I assume with the dirty air in California that you have fuel recovery nozzles. We've had these in the St. Louis area forever............. You have to push the nozzle upward (North) while pushing it in. Once it is in, then you have to let it down (South) and backoff of it. It should hook everytime this way.

1BADLS3 · 03-14-2011, 12:41 PM

Yep, it's those huge plastic recovery nozzles. You have to really jam the nozzle down in there and get it to 'hook' just right.

It's an even bigger PITA with a motorcycle because you have to sit there and pull back that big plastic recovery piece by hand and also squeeze the lever to half so gas doesn't splash or fill too rapidly.

Darth Detroit · 03-14-2011, 12:46 PM

You have to keep it in as far as it goes. Or it will slursh out at you. If you just put it halfway in then youre likley to get it on your hands. I like to keep my hand on mine when I know its almost ready to sploosh out. That way I can pull it out at the last minute if i had to!

SlingShot · 03-14-2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth Detroit

You have to keep it in as far as it goes. Or it will slursh out at you. If you just put it halfway in then youre likley to get it on your hands. I like to keep my hand on mine when I know its almost ready to sploosh out. That way I can pull it out at the last minute if i had to!

Couldn't read this with a straight face !!!

TaylorRyanSS · 03-14-2011, 01:27 PM

I had this problem on my 2005 Mustang almost every time I filled up. I was hoping not to have it on the Camaro, but every once in a while it happens. Its annoying.

Sneeks20 · 03-14-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkneSS

I think ours is 18.

18 on mine, per onstar app.

This same crap happens to me but only in the gas stations in lower income communities which i live in. I have to stand and hold the hanlde until it reaches 55, 60 dollars. Never happens when im in beverly hills or Palisades.

Sneeks20 · 03-14-2011, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

LOL ... This just proves, it ain't what ya got, but what ya do with it that counts ...

Oh nice, i will need to try this next time i pump.

NYJets77 · 03-14-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenCamaroGuy

That happened to me today, I just put the nozzle in more firmly and it stayed

yup - sounds like a personal problem to me.

Stick it in firmly, wiggle it around if you have to, and don't let go till you're done. If you need to smoke afterwards, make sure its away from where you filled up. Then maybe get a snack from the fridge.

Hope this helps...

03-14-2011, 11:24 AM	#29
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	THE ANSWER: This was stated in another thread, and it works. I used to have the same problem. What you need to do is push the nozzle in slowly with a little force. You will feel it sort of "hook" on something when you stop applying force and it springs back a little. Once you do this, the nozzle WILL NOT shut off until the tank is full. Don't be afraid to apply a little pressure to the vapor collector on the nozzle, it doesn't hurt anything. Just push it in, you will feel a slight hook when you release pressure. You can confirm a successful hook by wiggling it around a little. It'll feel like it's caught on something. I forgot the exact reason for needing to do this, but I think it was a safety feature, maybe so that the nozzle doesn't go flying out when you're filling it up? __________________

03-14-2011, 11:50 AM	#30
CyberDan Drives: 1SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 661	I had this problem also, until I read where someone said to put the nozzle straight down in the spout rather than at a angle. Kind of hard to explain, but once you figure it out, you should have any more problems. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, VMax CNC TB, Borla Sport Catback Exhaust, EE Oil Catch Can, Eibach Sway Bars and Drop Springs, AAC concept side markers, stealth signal bulbs, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations front and rear modern SS emblems

03-14-2011, 01:27 PM	#39
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I had this problem on my 2005 Mustang almost every time I filled up. I was hoping not to have it on the Camaro, but every once in a while it happens. Its annoying. __________________ "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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03-14-2011, 12:04 PM	#32
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	At least down here in NC...it's only happened to me like 2 or 3 times in the 1yr that I've had my SS and never where I normally buy my gas, only when I had to get gas elsewhere when away from home. When it has happened, I pump the gas slowly til I get a couple of gallons in, after that point I'm able to lock the handle in the high-flow rate and it fills fine after that.

03-14-2011, 12:26 PM	#33
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,855 View My Garage	have this issue on those special spring loaded smog nozzles. the only other issue is the financial pain.

03-14-2011, 12:32 PM	#35
Cam#7 Drives: 2011 2LT IBM / SIM stripe 6M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: STL Posts: 863	I assume with the dirty air in California that you have fuel recovery nozzles. We've had these in the St. Louis area forever............. You have to push the nozzle upward (North) while pushing it in. Once it is in, then you have to let it down (South) and backoff of it. It should hook everytime this way.

03-14-2011, 12:41 PM	#36
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	Yep, it's those huge plastic recovery nozzles. You have to really jam the nozzle down in there and get it to 'hook' just right. It's an even bigger PITA with a motorcycle because you have to sit there and pull back that big plastic recovery piece by hand and also squeeze the lever to half so gas doesn't splash or fill too rapidly.

03-14-2011, 12:46 PM	#37
Darth Detroit Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/2SS-Fully Loaded Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rockwood, MI Posts: 102	You have to keep it in as far as it goes. Or it will slursh out at you. If you just put it halfway in then youre likley to get it on your hands. I like to keep my hand on mine when I know its almost ready to sploosh out. That way I can pull it out at the last minute if i had to!