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zebra · 05-26-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by xpanda305x

mine acts like its full. the amout of gas left before empty is always around 190-220.

isnt it suppose to be around the 300s?

i get ~450 out of my tank...
but then again, i can hold 26gal

yet another + of a truck

Quote:

Originally Posted by NSCRFN3

That's funny right there. I don't care who you are! lol

But I have this same issue too. That is the only draw back I can find about this car. It is absolutely the worst car I ever had to refuel! But I wouldn't trade it for anything....even if I had to use a funnel!

just imagine if the fill hole was on top of the fender

monstertodd · 05-26-2010, 12:38 AM

I have this problem as well. I just hold the nozzle. I'll have to try turning it to the side. Never thought about that before.

Sterling · 05-26-2010, 12:40 AM

I've had that problem with a vette before, but haven't had a problem with my Camaro anywhere yet. I've seen lots of others have though. This isn't the first thread about this problem.

Chevyg1rl · 05-26-2010, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

glad I saw this .. I have this same problem as well . I'll have to try some of the fixes here

+1 Jeep is a PITA and I have this problem with my '01 Z28 every now and then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebra

just imagine if the fill hole was on top of the fender

I don't think it would be a problem. I've never had a problem refueling my Vette.

40again · 12-11-2010, 12:57 AM

No issues at all with mine. I have stopped at many different brand stations and never had the nozzle keep turning off.

Captain Awesome · 12-11-2010, 02:31 AM

Bring a knife with you and strip the rubber portion of the nozzle off. It should correct the problem. It's probably some sort of sanitary wrapper they put on or something. There doesn't seem to be any other reason for them.

cab2g · 12-11-2010, 10:02 AM

this issue was resolved in another thread. What you actually have to do is actually push the nozzle in a little harder, there is an internal hook in the gas tank that will attach to the nozzle once you reach it, one you reach it it will feel loosly hooked and you will be able to fill up with no problems. I had to fish around while pushing the first couple times, but you'll get used to it. I am sure it has something to do with the collars and letting fumes out. It must need to be pushed pretty far in to work properly and GM designed the gas tank not to fill properly unless you push the nozzle all the way in... Sounds crappy from a usability standpoint, but I bet most new cars are designed like this....

outlaw2 · 12-11-2010, 12:46 PM

I bought a key at the motorcycle shop that locks the rubber hose back in place so you can see how full you are on your MC gas tank, works on the Camaro also. You can fill it right to the bung

Cheshirelaugh · 12-11-2010, 12:50 PM

I hate these kind of nozzles. They're designed to not let gasoline fumes out but every time I use them I end up spilling gasoline. Terrible idea.

montreal2010yellow · 12-11-2010, 01:07 PM

How lucky I am, I've been going to the same station for more than 30 years and they have a human filling my car while I go inside and either get out of the heat in summer or the cold in winter. Gas station with service are getting rare nowadays.

Kahdir · 12-11-2010, 01:23 PM

Had a similar problem with my '05 Mustang GT using the same type of rubber collar nozzles... All of the Gas stations I used to use (Amoco/BP) that had rubber collar nozzles have closed. Find other stations that don't have that type of pump.

05-26-2010, 12:40 AM	#17
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	I've had that problem with a vette before, but haven't had a problem with my Camaro anywhere yet. I've seen lots of others have though. This isn't the first thread about this problem. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

12-11-2010, 10:02 AM	#21
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	this issue was resolved in another thread. What you actually have to do is actually push the nozzle in a little harder, there is an internal hook in the gas tank that will attach to the nozzle once you reach it, one you reach it it will feel loosly hooked and you will be able to fill up with no problems. I had to fish around while pushing the first couple times, but you'll get used to it. I am sure it has something to do with the collars and letting fumes out. It must need to be pushed pretty far in to work properly and GM designed the gas tank not to fill properly unless you push the nozzle all the way in... Sounds crappy from a usability standpoint, but I bet most new cars are designed like this.... __________________

12-11-2010, 12:50 PM	#23
Cheshirelaugh Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 326 View My Garage	I hate these kind of nozzles. They're designed to not let gasoline fumes out but every time I use them I end up spilling gasoline. Terrible idea. __________________ 2G1FT1EW7A9109480 2SS/RS SIM w/ Sunroof Ordered 10/13 Built 5/15 Delivered 6/19 Picked-up 6/22

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monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	I have this problem as well. I just hold the nozzle. I'll have to try turning it to the side. Never thought about that before.

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Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	Bring a knife with you and strip the rubber portion of the nozzle off. It should correct the problem. It's probably some sort of sanitary wrapper they put on or something. There doesn't seem to be any other reason for them.

12-11-2010, 12:46 PM	#22
outlaw2 Drives: 12 SS/RS Conv, 66 Impala SS Conv Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fallon,Nevada US of A Posts: 363 View My Garage	I bought a key at the motorcycle shop that locks the rubber hose back in place so you can see how full you are on your MC gas tank, works on the Camaro also. You can fill it right to the bung

12-11-2010, 01:07 PM	#24
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	How lucky I am, I've been going to the same station for more than 30 years and they have a human filling my car while I go inside and either get out of the heat in summer or the cold in winter. Gas station with service are getting rare nowadays.

12-11-2010, 01:23 PM	#25
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	Had a similar problem with my '05 Mustang GT using the same type of rubber collar nozzles... All of the Gas stations I used to use (Amoco/BP) that had rubber collar nozzles have closed. Find other stations that don't have that type of pump.