Anybody have issues getting the nozzle to fit properly in the tank without the gas shutting off the first 3 or 4 tries? Thanks!

I had this issue, think it's a well known issue, anyway, just either don't put the nozzle all the way down in the tank or twist the nozzle a little up to the right and it should go no problem, works for me.

Never a problem. Does it happen at every gas station?

Dave

Have not had a problem with a station fill. However, when filling from a gas can I have to 1st put a screwdriver or something in the filler neck to hold the little flapper door open, if not fuel just dumps onto the ground.

I've run into this. I just assumed that I'd hit a pump that was extra sensitive to back pressure (or whatever it is that does the auto-shutoff). I just keep pulling the nozzle farther and farther out until I can get the car filled. Also, squeezing the "trigger" to get a slower flow of fuel seems to help (although that can be a royal PITA.)

Doesn't happen at all pumps -- which is why I tended to the opinion that it was a pump issue.

I'll have to try the 'twist to the right' trick the next time it happens to me.

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Darryl

Hi All, thanks for the info. I'll try the twist to the right thing the next time I fill up. I've only had this not happen one time. Sadly, I cannot remember what station that was. Yep, a couple days ago it was more of a PITA than usual, so that's why I finally decided to ask. Glad I did...thanks!!

Happens to me as well!

It happens, no biggie.

Anyone have their tank overfill? I was at a station not long after getting my Clubman and put the nozzle in, squeezed the handle and used the little latch that holds it in and went inside to get coffee. When I was at the register, some guy walks up to me and says, "Is that your MINI out there?" pointing in the direction of my car. I smile and say that it is, thinking I'm going to get the usual questions or compliment. Instead he goes, "There was gas spraying out, so shut off your pump."

Needless to say I was vigilant after that, although it hasn't happened since.

Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.

I'm surprised those auto pump levers aren't illegal everywhere now. They are in Hawaii.

You can cause damage to your MINI by filling gas all the way up to the top.



on topic, I have that problem with some pumps and other pumps no problem at all. Same thing on my truck too so *shrug* I always figured some pumps are more sensitive.

Pumps suck.

There's a sign on the pump that says not to leave the nozzle unattended.
You shouldn't have been in the gas station buying coffee in the first place.

Dave

There are no signs like that here in CT. The pump was faulty, not the operator. It is supposed to shut off, not spray out.

DITTO!!!

I call, "FOUL!"

I live in CT; every station has the warning "Do not leave pump unattended," posted prominently in the fill-up area. It's a state law.

Back to the original topic, the modern pumps with vapor recapture cause the connection to be finicky sometimes, for all cars. Happens to me all the time, no matter what car I'm using. Not a big problem, just reconnect the hose and start again.