Pumping Gas

Avenged328i · 02-05-2014, 04:57 PM

Hey guys, was wondering if this happens to anyone else or if something is up with my car. While I am pumping gas, the nozzle clicks as if the gas tank is full. Then I try to pump more gas and it acts as if it's already topped off when it's not. Does this happen to anyone else or is there something up? Thanks

Ken07335i · 02-05-2014, 05:02 PM

Happened to me a few weeks ago but not since. Think it was the pump, because I've been back to the same station (Shell) and used other pumps and it seems ok.

Alohaaaaa · 02-05-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenged328i

Hey guys, was wondering if this happens to anyone else or if something is up with my car. While I am pumping gas, the nozzle clicks as if the gas tank is full. Then I try to pump more gas and it acts as if it's already topped off when it's not. Does this happen to anyone else or is there something up? Thanks

Clogged tank vent not letting air get displaced out of the tank, leading to petrol coming up the input and tripping the pump sensor? If you pump a bit, let it sit a few seconds, then pump again, does it work?

AnthonyT · 02-05-2014, 05:09 PM

Same thing happens to me. It's probably the pump. I usually have the issue at chevrons.

Avenged328i · 02-05-2014, 05:12 PM

Yeah I have this problem at Chevron as well.
It happens probably every other time I go fill up.

Just curious if it was just me or the car.

Going to try to let it sit a few seconds, then pump again next time I fill up.

1chanc3 · 02-05-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenged328i

Yeah I have this problem at Chevron as well.
It happens probably every other time I go fill up.

Just curious if it was just me or the car.

Going to try to let it sit a few seconds, then pump again next time I fill up.

+1!
Happens to me every time I'm at Chevron. I experimented a bit by switching to 76 for 3 weeks and no issues thus far!

I think its the pump handles at chevron.

Avenged328i · 02-05-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1chanc3

+1!
Happens to me every time I'm at Chevron. I experimented a bit by switching to 76 for 3 weeks and no issues thus far!

I think its the pump handles at chevron.

Interesting. I like Chevron, but I think I am going to try out Shell for a few weeks see if it is the pumps.

I think the pumps need a recall.

kdbryce · 02-05-2014, 05:31 PM

this happened to my 07 way back in the day... the trick was to only hold the trigger down halfway after it clicks

CaliBMW86 · 02-05-2014, 05:36 PM

Your sticking it in to far. Push back the nozzle an inch back next time, and it should work just fine. That is what I did, and it hasn't clicked since then.

mike3000fl · 02-05-2014, 05:37 PM

its all about the angle

AS4EX · 02-05-2014, 06:39 PM

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its all about the angle

Yeah don't scare yourself, it really is about this sometimes. Some pumps just want to be a pain in the ass I guess. It's happened to me a bunch of times when I had my S4, experienced it a couple times with the 3 series, even happened with my moms 2013 Passat as well..

alexwhittemore · 02-06-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mike3000fl

its all about the angle

Agreed, this happens to me sometimes and I lift the handle a bit so that the spout stops touching either the top or bottom of the filler neck.

335is808 · 02-06-2014, 11:28 PM

just the pump, happened to me at a shells the other day.

rusn007 · 02-07-2014, 01:43 AM

It happens to me every other time, but I normally fill up at the same stations. Really annoying.

Efthreeoh · 02-07-2014, 05:27 AM

This happens to me quite often too. It's the sensitivity of the pump nozzle. I usually end up turning the nozzle upside down and smacking it where the safety valve is. Then it works fine.

summall · 02-07-2014, 06:25 AM

Pull it out a bit and it should be fine. Happened to me before. Some pump works better than the others.

Gizm0 · 02-07-2014, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by summall

Pull it out a bit and it should be fine. Happened to me before. Some pump works better than the others.

Happens to me all the time. When I put my nozzle in too dip, it comes too quickly

335BOY · 02-07-2014, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Avenged328i

Hey guys, was wondering if this happens to anyone else or if something is up with my car. While I am pumping gas, the nozzle clicks as if the gas tank is full. Then I try to pump more gas and it acts as if it's already topped off when it's not. Does this happen to anyone else or is there something up? Thanks

Really? Troll?

theblackmamba · 02-07-2014, 08:33 AM

It's the pump.

dcat151 · 02-07-2014, 08:38 AM

I've had it happen a few times over the years, but it's not been a long-term issue. As others have said, I think it's probably the pump.

MrPig · 02-07-2014, 09:05 AM

Happens to me when I shove the pump a bit too "deep" (not sure how to describe it). If I let it hang a little loose, it'll pump gas until it's properly filled.

techwhiz · 02-07-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mike3000fl

its all about the angle

That's what she said.....

Anyway, I've had the issue at various stations.
Change the angle of the nozzle.

Haven't had it happen at 76 though.

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Ken07335i Private First Class 19 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Convert. 6 MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	Happened to me a few weeks ago but not since. Think it was the pump, because I've been back to the same station (Shell) and used other pumps and it seems ok.
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AnthonyT First Lieutenant 29 Rep 357 Posts Drives: 2008 335I Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Same thing happens to me. It's probably the pump. I usually have the issue at chevrons.
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Avenged328i First Lieutenant 27 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 14 328i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah I have this problem at Chevron as well. It happens probably every other time I go fill up. Just curious if it was just me or the car. Going to try to let it sit a few seconds, then pump again next time I fill up.
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kdbryce I have to return some video tapes 362 Rep 4,712 Posts Drives: e70 X5M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	this happened to my 07 way back in the day... the trick was to only hold the trigger down halfway after it clicks __________________ 13 Carbon Black e70 X5M - 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi
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CaliBMW86 Private First Class 7 Rep 112 Posts Drives: BMW 335i; Ducati S4RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Your sticking it in to far. Push back the nozzle an inch back next time, and it should work just fine. That is what I did, and it hasn't clicked since then.
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	its all about the angle
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335is808 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hawaii iTrader: (1)	just the pump, happened to me at a shells the other day.
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rusn007 Private First Class 12 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	It happens to me every other time, but I normally fill up at the same stations. Really annoying.
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Efthreeoh General 17428 Rep 18,801 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	This happens to me quite often too. It's the sensitivity of the pump nozzle. I usually end up turning the nozzle upside down and smacking it where the safety valve is. Then it works fine.
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summall Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 228 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Pull it out a bit and it should be fine. Happened to me before. Some pump works better than the others.
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theblackmamba Banned 79 Rep 2,287 Posts Drives: 0 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 1 iTrader: (8)	It's the pump.
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dcat151 Lieutenant 21 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT ZSP/ZPP/ZCW Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (1)	I've had it happen a few times over the years, but it's not been a long-term issue. As others have said, I think it's probably the pump. __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise 2006 330i 6MT ZSP/ZPP/ZCW: Euro Air Intake, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Strut Tower Brace, M3 upper and lower control arms, Euro Rear Fog Lights, G2 Caliper Paint
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MrPig Major 14 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: '11 STI, '90 325iS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW 325is [10.00]	Happens to me when I shove the pump a bit too "deep" (not sure how to describe it). If I let it hang a little loose, it'll pump gas until it's properly filled. __________________
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