Anyone having problems getting gas in?
Racer
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I had that problem at two different gas stations that were not at my usual Amoco BP station. I think the problem is with the type of nozzle at some stations. I had to keep backing the nozzle out, 1/4 of an inch at a time until it stopped clicking off.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Sebring FL
Originally Posted by smarcus
Its started happening with 3500 miles on the car. The last four fuel stops the pump keeps clicking off....any ideas?
Racer
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Lake County Sunny Central Florida.....
Originally Posted by Silk
A much bigger problem for me has been the speed with which gas exits the tank! 
Pro
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From: NJ
I believe that the problem is that the full length of the nozzle has not been completely inserted in the pure perfection of the C6 to make sure that it is completely and fully satisfied and filled to the brink. hahaha sick huh.
Originally Posted by smarcus
Its started happening with 3500 miles on the car. The last four fuel stops the pump keeps clicking off....any ideas?
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Safety Car
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From: Reno NV
Mine has done it from the beginning and it is a pain in the butt. I have found that rotating the nozzle to the left seems to help but not always. It seems that there is too sharp of an angle in the filler neck.
Safety Car
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From: Whidbey Island WA
Mine doesnt do topping either. When it clicks off, its full. It is odd that he didnt have this before but does now. Most cars either do it or dont depending on their venting. Or in some cases might do it depending on the speed/volume of fuel delivery. Of course everyone knows this, Im just putting the obvious out there...clogged vent or something along those lines? My only other idea is if you fuel up at the same spot everytime, have they increased their flow?
Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter Florida
The C6 has two small 'saddle' tanks each being about 9 gal in size...small tanks need to be filled slower otherwise the fuel nozzle will click off...that is what you are experiencing...
Michael
Michael
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From: Reno NV
Originally Posted by C6FirstVette
The C6 has two small 'saddle' tanks each being about 9 gal in size...small tanks need to be filled slower otherwise the fuel nozzle will click off...that is what you are experiencing...
Michael
Michael
Melting Slicks
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From: Miami Fl
Mine did it since day one when I left the dealership (I requested to go get the fuel myself) and when the tank is less than or around a 1/4 I have to pump the fuel even slower, its only been a C6 issue with me.
Glad someone brought it up, I've been meaning to....
Glad someone brought it up, I've been meaning to....
Team Owner
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From: Indianapolis IN
St. Jude Donor '06
I don't have my C6 yet, but this is the same as my Grandma's F-150. Just back the nozzle out a little. I think the filler neck is at a steep angle and it splashes back onto the nozzle causing it to click off. This was the fix for the truck, I'm sure it is the same for the C6
Safety Car
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From: Reno NV
Originally Posted by Z064life
I don't have my C6 yet, but this is the same as my Grandma's F-150. Just back the nozzle out a little. I think the filler neck is at a steep angle and it splashes back onto the nozzle causing it to click off. This was the fix for the truck, I'm sure it is the same for the C6
Team Owner
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From: Life isn't about waiting for the Storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the Rain.
I also have a brand new Yukon XL. It has done this since day 1. It drives me nuts because you have to abgle the hose and hold it the entire time (even this does not always work). It has to be caused by some sort of splashback. I think if someone digs further, they will find the cause - and it certainly is not exclusive to the C6
Instructor
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From: Huber Heights Ohio
When it clicks it's full...
I haven't had the problem with the pump cutting off before the tank is full, but have discovered that you don't want to "top off". When the pump clicks off mine has been full, twice I've played the "top off" game and both times ended up with an overflow. On my daily beater I can put another 50-75 cents in normally. Not the C6!
Racer
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From: Country Club of the Poconos P.A.
its not specific to any car, it mostly has to do with fume build up and it gives off the impression that the car is full (something to do with pressure). Letting oxygen/air in while pumping gas or prior is usually a way to get rid of that problem. Not unordinary happens to everyone on all cars. Try to put the nozzle only half way in. Could solve the problem.
Happens alot if you drive your car hard, or for long distances at a time on one tank of gas.
PS> I was driving a Denali for 2 weeks and it does it everytime i get gas.
Happens alot if you drive your car hard, or for long distances at a time on one tank of gas.
PS> I was driving a Denali for 2 weeks and it does it everytime i get gas.
Le Mans Master
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From: Oakland, CA
My C5 did this occasionally, depending on the particular pumps. So did my Integra before it. I assume C6 will do the same. High-speed pumps exacerbate the problem. No big deal, though -- 15 gallons doesn't take long.
Is there a law that says you can't leave the pump unattended? Stickers to this effect have been plastered on all the pumps around here for a while now.
.Jinx
Is there a law that says you can't leave the pump unattended? Stickers to this effect have been plastered on all the pumps around here for a while now.
.Jinx