Pumping Gas?
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Intermediate
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Pumping Gas?
Anyone having issues keeping the gas pump flowing? I've been to 2 separate gas stations and no matter how I adjust the pump handle, the pump will cut off as if the tank was full. Felt like a retard trying to fill my tank and people start looking at me funny...
Team Owner
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From: GREER SC
Yea, happens. Just pull the spout back out a little and you should be fine. Just a little. Don't take a gas bath. And if you don't already have one you should have a fire extinguisher handy. I just pop my hatch while I'm there. I keep a couple of Fireade's back there. I'm going to start a thread about this stuff. It is remarkable!!!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Magnolia Texas
I have never had an issue refueling my Z06. Lock the nozzle on, when it shuts off, the tank is full. Might want to check with the dealer. I have a friend that bought an identical car (we picked them up together at the museum) and his is fine as well. Might be an issue with your particular car.
Steve
Steve
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I had the same problem when I had a fuel pump replaced in a car before. They dropped the tank, replaced the pump/sending unit and hooked the tank back up. During my first fillup after the tank re-install, I could barely pump any gas without it kicking off the pump. Took it back and they adjusted/readjusted some sort of relief valve. Filled flawlessly afterwards. If that valve/relief mechanism isn't adjusted correctly, you'll have the same problem.
Safety Car
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From: shavertown Pa.
The nozzle has a 1/8" hole at the tip, right at the bottom, if you rotate that hole to either side the pump won't kick back.
Also look for the pump with the oldest looking nozzle they kick less.
Also look for the pump with the oldest looking nozzle they kick less.
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There was and issue with 2014 C7's. GM states there may be an issue with the anti-siphon grid in the fuel fill pipe moving and becoming located deeper in the fuel pipe or dislodged and moving to the bottom of the fuel tank. GM will replace the fuel fill pipe and check that the grid is not in the fuel tank.
It may or may not apply here.
FYI my Z06 works great no issue filling up.
It may or may not apply here.
FYI my Z06 works great no issue filling up.
