Filling the tank
03-24-2006, 05:20 PM
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Filling the tank
Just got an 06' coupe this week, and went to fill it up this morning, since I'm going to be doing some driving this weekend.
Anyway, I let the pump go until the automatic cut-off. I didn't have any spillage problems, but when I started the car, the gas gauge only went to just over 3/4th of a tank. Any ideas on this? Could the cut off be cutting off too early?
Thanks.
Anyway, I let the pump go until the automatic cut-off. I didn't have any spillage problems, but when I started the car, the gas gauge only went to just over 3/4th of a tank. Any ideas on this? Could the cut off be cutting off too early?Thanks.
03-24-2006, 05:23 PM
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RE: Filling the tank
these goddamn thing are finickey about taking on fuel. Mine either shuts off with 3/4 of a tank or spills fuel everywhere [:@]
There are TSBs on the fuel fill problems. Bitch at your dealer.....hopefully they will be more helpful than mine.
There are TSBs on the fuel fill problems. Bitch at your dealer.....hopefully they will be more helpful than mine.
03-24-2006, 05:25 PM
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RE: Filling the tank
I have the same problem, I finally realized that when I feel i'm getting near full I cut the throttle to the gas pump a little under halfway so it doesn't overflow everywhere. I think that is the only thing I dislike about this car.
03-24-2006, 05:35 PM
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RE: Filling the tank
Thank You!! I thought I was going frippin' nuts. Mine does this same thing--first it was spitting fuel back at me, then when I got this under control, it was only filling up to 3/4 of the way.
Someone (sorry I forgot who) suggested that you reset the "gallons used" setting on your information screen each time you fill up--that way you know exactly how much to replace and when it is getting back to the level you had before. This took care of the spitting problem.
I got it to fill up all the way the last time, and I did what nothsa suggests, only I also pulled the nozzle back out just a bit. Go slow and she'll drink deep.
Good luck,
-j
Someone (sorry I forgot who) suggested that you reset the "gallons used" setting on your information screen each time you fill up--that way you know exactly how much to replace and when it is getting back to the level you had before. This took care of the spitting problem.
I got it to fill up all the way the last time, and I did what nothsa suggests, only I also pulled the nozzle back out just a bit. Go slow and she'll drink deep.
Good luck,
-j
03-24-2006, 05:38 PM
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RE: Filling the tank
Exactly right. Go Slow. You can go full "throttle" for most of the fill, but then cut it to like the first notch. It's not just on the Mustangs. The Crown Vics do it too. It's a PITA filling those up every day. I think it has a lot to do with fume abatement on the newest cars due to more stringent EPA requirements.
03-24-2006, 05:49 PM
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RE: Filling the tank
"Someone (sorry I forgot who) suggested that you reset the "gallons used" setting on your information screen each time you fill up--that way you know exactly how much to replace and when it is getting back to the level you had before. This took care of the spitting problem."
I've been using the "Gallons Used" just about 100% of the time, I find that the thing is really accurate! The miss is usually less than .2 gallons. I automatically hold the pump nozzle at about the 4:00 position, I never attempt the automatic feature, mine's an '05 GT delivered Feb '05
I've been using the "Gallons Used" just about 100% of the time, I find that the thing is really accurate! The miss is usually less than .2 gallons. I automatically hold the pump nozzle at about the 4:00 position, I never attempt the automatic feature, mine's an '05 GT delivered Feb '05
03-24-2006, 05:51 PM
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RE: Filling the tank
That's pretty annoying. Fortunately, I usually only drive on the weekends, so I don't have to fill up every day. I'll be sure to talk to my dealer about it though. I think I'd rather underfill slightly than overfill and get gas all over the paint.