Refueling is difficult

[Westphal]

2004-2006 Pontiac GTOs have the same problem. One solution mentioned here was turning the nozzle around so it's sideways or upside down. Mine will click off the nozzle 1-2 gallons short, so I'll just keep pumping the nozzle for a minute or so. I reset the trip computer (which also resets the amount of fuel used) every time I fill up, so I know about how much I can pump in.

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[OmegaDH]

Could be wrong. But the stop happens at the pump side of the equation. Car is the tank. Class dismissed.

 

[mwillems]

Could be wrong. But the stop happens at the pump side of the equation. Car is the tank. Class dismissed.

The pump stops when the fuel does not flow smoothly down to the tank, and instead it backs up. As soon as the pump detects this fuel coming back, it shuts off. And that is the way it should be. What should NOT happen is that the fuel backs up instead of flowing smoothly down the line to the tank - and that's the car side of the equation.

 

[Starship Enterprise]

Could be wrong. But the stop happens at the pump side of the equation. Car is the tank. Class dismissed.

This is our gas tank. It is commonly referred to as a "Saddle Tank".

It is closer to being 2 tanks with a hump in the middle that gas has to pass across. If there is too much back pressure from filling up too fast, the pump thinks the tank is full before the other side fills up. Some nozzles pump the gas faster than others or are more sensitive to back pressure, resulting in different experiences for everyone.

Literally a Mustang issue for decades.

Class dismissed.

 

[steveo1960]

Same here. Also same on wife’s 24 VW Atlas. The suggestions made by others work for me.

 

[OmegaDH]

The pump stops when the fuel does not flow smoothly down to the tank, and instead it backs up. As soon as the pump detects this fuel coming back, it shuts off. And that is the way it should be. What should NOT happen is that the fuel backs up instead of flowing smoothly down the line to the tank - and that's the car side of the equation.

Have you tried talking to it? Encouraging words could help.

This is our gas tank. It is commonly referred to as a "Saddle Tank".

It is closer to being 2 tanks with a hump in the middle that gas has to pass across. If there is too much back pressure from filling up too fast, the pump thinks the tank is full before the other side fills up. Some nozzles pump the gas faster than others or are more sensitive to back pressure, resulting in different experiences for everyone.

Literally a Mustang issue for decades.

Class dismissed.

Yeah. I was just having some fun. The ONLY variable in this equation is the PUMP. I guess he could take it in for some warranty work. LOL. Maybe get a new tank with smoother flow...Going to be hard to replicate the problem though. Or maybe just needs some emotional support. Either way. Best of luck and I hope this issue gets resolved.

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