Unable To Pump Petrol Properly

[sloutch]

Hi Guys,

not sure what topic title to state so i just stated my problem.

What i am experiencing now is that the petrol 'hole/inlet' at the back of the skyline seems to be too small for the fuel pump nozzle to go in. Only a small portion of the nozzle gets into the 'hole'.

I tried to tilt the nozzle in different ways but it doesn't seem to fit.

I know this is a rare situation but can i know if anyone else have this problem? Anyone can let me know the remedy to it?

Cheers

[R33S2]

So you cant get the nozzle into the fuel fill hole?

where are you located? I ask because in australia they put a restrictor in to stop ppl using leaded fuel in unleaded vehicles, and what you've described sound like it.

[**JaR**]

thats my guess as well as i've never heard of anything otherwise.

[sloutch]

yes i can't get the nozzle into the fuel fill hole. It just doesn't fit at all no matter how i twist and turn the nozzle. You guys experienced this as well?

[**JaR**]

ughmm no. and this would be the first time i've heard of it providing you are trying to put the correct fuel in the car...

[sloutch]

Yes i was putting the right fuel. In fact, i went to Caltex, BP and Shell to try it all out.

Caltex i put in Vortex Gold (Premium 98 unleaded).

BP Ultimate and Shell Optimax.

[R33S2]

show us a pic of the fuel hole

[Amaru]

Has the car been in an accident before you bought it? Have seen this happen many a time when the car has had a rear impact and it pushes the fuel neck out of alignment. Only happens when people dont repair the car properly.

[sloutch]

Has the car been in an accident before you bought it? Have seen this happen many a time when the car has had a rear impact and it pushes the fuel neck out of alignment. Only happens when people dont repair the car properly.

Nah doubt it as i've brought it to a relative who's a mechanic and owns his own workshop. He hoisted the car up and did a thorough bumper to bumper check. No sign of uneven chassis bodyline or anything at all.

What i heard is that, during compliance, this fuel 'thing' should be changed. The RAWS place must have put a lousy fuel neck on. Anyone wishes to confirm with me?

[Iron Chef]

A fuel filler restrictor is put on during compliance to reduce the size of the hole, so wallies don't go putting Leaded (obviously not a problem so much now) or diesel in.

[sloutch]

Took me about 10 mins to pump full tank today.

The servo dude used his mic from inside the store asked me " excuse me sir, do you want me to help you fill up the tank? "

[cogs]

yes i can't get the nozzle into the fuel fill hole. It just doesn't fit at all no matter how i twist and turn the nozzle. You guys experienced this as well?

Is this a problem relating to you and your girlfriend disguised as a car-related problem? jk

[GTR_STEALTH]

Maybe ur holding the angle of the pump nozzle incorrectly causing it to "click" off...

[someonestolecc]

Took me about 10 mins to pump full tank today.

The servo dude used his mic from inside the store asked me " excuse me sir, do you want me to help you fill up the tank? "

LOL

take a picture. if it's the incorrect nozzle thing you can ask a workshop to do it for cheap or get a nozzle kit thingy and do it yourself.

[sloutch]

IMO, i see the nozzle the same as all other cars. I'll definitely bring it to a RAWS to get it checked again.

Yes, i did twist and turn the nozzle around to fill it up, petrol just keep coming out.

Cogs, don't worry i have my sexual life in control

[SKY031]

How much of the nozzle are you trying to cram in?

There's probably nothing wrong with it at all, you're just assuming that it should go in further than it does.

Years ago the nozzles used to be able to go right up to the hilt, but things change, and this isn't the case anymore.

They've probably done this intentionally to stop people jamming the pumps on and walking away.

...also, if less of the nozzle can fit inside the tank, the tank can ultimately hold more fuel before the pump switches off.

Good for the fuel companies who can make an extra few bucks, not so good for the people who are driving around wondering why their car smells like petrol because the tank is over full.

Open your fuel flap, take off the cap, get a tape measure, put the tape measure across the fuel filler, take a photo.

[Archie@]

[PHATR32]

shimano doesnt make bikes, only bike parts

[R33S2]

Maybe you have a blockage behind the restrictor, take it back to the seller and get him to fix it.

[sloutch]

SKY031, Nope i don't think i went too far in. This is the 2nd skyline i've own and the previous skyline was totally fine. My previous cars were fine too. Not saying that i expect the entire nozzle to go in though but it's really ridiculous now. Takes me ages to fill up when i can't even press the 'trigger' fully.

Alright, looks like i have to take pictures of the filler tml.

ARchie, lol nice try buddy