05-06 Fuel Fill Fix

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02-17-2012, 12:14 AM

#11

bakerjd

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Originally Posted by BWfVA

yeah I do that when I need to, its just that when I take the nozzle out it sprays gas all over the side of the car.

Maybe try not holding the handle down, lol...When done filling, let go of the handle, lift it slowly out of the tank but not all the way out, ensure that the gasoline is no longer coming out prior to removal of the nozzle and put it away. Why spend money when 30 seconds makes the fix free? Not my money though, just my

02-17-2012, 01:02 AM

#12

808muscle

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My car didn't do this until after about 18 months of ownership. Now my brand new 2011 e350 does it also. it's so irrditating.

02-17-2012, 08:29 AM

#13

Lifter583

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I manually control the handle when filling my 06 GT...I dont have a problem if I keep the flow below the first handle lock... low flow keeps an air way open down the tube...takes a little while but has never failed me yet...

02-17-2012, 08:44 AM

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steveo555

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Originally Posted by BWfVA

I have an 05 and usually i can fill it up and be just fine but it seems like when it gets cold I can never get fuel in this thing. I can pull the trick of flipping the handle upside down then gas usually goes everywhere when i pull the nozzle out. I just worn out with this and I want to fix it. I know there was a TSB and I took it to the dealer while it was under warrenty years ago but they wanted to still charge me 300+ so I told him to stick it.

So is there a fix that I can do to get this thing working, its annoying as heck when its cold as ***** and your standing there messing with this thing and people lookin like what the hell.

My 07 and my dad's 06 have had this problem a few times a year...Doesn't matter the weather. What we figured out is it always happens if we use a pump that doesn't have "breather holes" on the actual gas nozzle itself. Hope this helps!

02-17-2012, 09:33 AM

#15

rocket237

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Originally Posted by Lifter583

This^^

I also haven't gotten any annoying, ''click'' no fuel for you! gas ****.

cousin to the soup ****!

02-17-2012, 09:53 AM

#16

TheDutchTexan

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Originally Posted by rocket237

''click'' no fuel for you! gas ****.

^ LMAO

I've had it after a few years of ownership. They went from the regular fuel nozzles to the advanced ones, and those click off at the drop of a hat. Some gas stations I have no problems, the others require the 45 degree tilt trick. It's what makes our cars ours. It just means that I'll have to stay vigilant when filling up, checking my surroundings for walkers...

02-17-2012, 02:18 PM

#17

Lifter583

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket237

This^^

I also haven't gotten any annoying, ''click'' no fuel for you! gas ****.

cousin to the soup ****!

^^ LMAO!

02-17-2012, 07:30 PM

#18

07 Stang

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I usually turn the gas nozzle 45° to the left and pump it slow. It's a bite especially when it's cold outside and your hand is FREEZING but it works for me.