gas filling problems

bigjeep39 · 11-19-2004, 04:13 PM

anyone have problems with putting gas in their jeep?

I dunno if there is something wrong with the fill hole or what? but i put the gas filler handle thing in the hole, and the gas pump automatically stops sending fuel.. it auto shuts off every gallon of gas it pumps.. and then its impossible to pull the friggin hose back out of the gas filler.. it gets stuck or something

shawn

Loopmd · 11-19-2004, 04:29 PM

LOL

I wish I would have had a camera on myself the first few times I filled up my tank. I figured out that you can only have the pump handle squeezed about half way...after many a trial and error. Then every time the tank fills and the pump handle automatically shuts off... the whole pump handle flies out of my tank fill hole and makes a giant mess. The first time this happened I crapped my pants as it also makes a big noise when the license plate springs back.
Ahhhhhh.....the secret pleasures of owning a yj.

flxpain · 11-19-2004, 04:33 PM

Yes, you have to have the nozzle in just right!! I was "not happy" the first time I filled my tank either!!!

Experiment with the nozzle placement. I have to have mine in pretty straight.

sauce90yj · 11-19-2004, 04:35 PM

i have found that certain pumps give me more problems than others.
but sometimes i stick it in there slightly tilted. and that usually works out for me. sometimes i dont stick it all the way in either.

otherwise it takes for ever.

but at least you found where to put the gas in. i have a buddy who walked around his yj for ten minutes trying to figure out where to but the gas in at.

bigjeep39 · 11-19-2004, 05:32 PM

haha.. this is sad i know, o well. i will work it out.. but it gets stuck in there, i hate it! and you have to actually hold the nozzle in... it wont stay in by itself. o well

the joys of a yj i guess.. i like the tj's design

483Fitter · 11-19-2004, 06:31 PM

i had the same problem first time i filled my tank, i put in the nozzle walked inside to buy a can of chew and when i came out the nozzle had popped out when it was full and made a big mess, kind of annoying

sauce90yj · 11-20-2004, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BLFD2274

i had the same problem first time i filled my tank, i put in the nozzle walked inside to buy a can of chew and when i came out the nozzle had popped out when it was full and made a big mess, kind of annoying

one time i got the handle lock to work so i decided to wash the windows and check the oil. next thing i know the person at the pump next to me is yelling. the stupid thing didnt shut off. i go from the extreme of barely being able to put gas in to over filling?!

talk about annoying.

bono426 · 11-20-2004, 09:34 AM

i have finally found a plave that has a pump that fits into my filler hole perfectly. it was awsome. i had the gas flowing at top speed and everything. how ever this place was pretty far away and i most likely wont go their again.

once in a while i like to go to those big places that are full serve. where one guy has to do the gas for like 10 other cars. he sets them all automatically and just runs back and fourth. however when he gets to my yj, he then realizes that he has to actually fill the thing manually going at half speed. its fun to watch because he has to pause like 5 times to go and run to shut off other peoples pumps.

CanukYJ · 11-20-2004, 10:50 AM

Mine used to do it too, it has to do with the filler hose coming from the intake behind the license plate. I used to have to only put the fuel nozzle in halfway and then it would let me open up full speed, if it was in all the way it would choke off after not even 1 second of pumping (I used to goto full serve stations just to laugh to myself while the guy curses up a storm lol, I even had one ask me if the tank was already full). I installed a body lift and it stretched the hose tighter and angled it downward so now the pump nozzle only goes in halfway anyways so you can't really screw it up anymore.

Every jeep is different (that really should be the slogan hehe) so did yours do this since you bought it or since you installed your body lift? If it only did it after the body lift then maybe the lift has kinked the hose, if it's done it since factory then it's probably just like mine, only put the pump halfway in, just be careful it doesn't spray all over.

11-19-2004, 04:29 PM	#2
Loopmd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 109 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	LOL I wish I would have had a camera on myself the first few times I filled up my tank. I figured out that you can only have the pump handle squeezed about half way...after many a trial and error. Then every time the tank fills and the pump handle automatically shuts off... the whole pump handle flies out of my tank fill hole and makes a giant mess. The first time this happened I crapped my pants as it also makes a big noise when the license plate springs back. Ahhhhhh.....the secret pleasures of owning a yj. Last edited by Loopmd; 11-19-2004 at 05:34 PM..

11-19-2004, 04:33 PM	#3
flxpain Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 148 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Yes, you have to have the nozzle in just right!! I was "not happy" the first time I filled my tank either!!! Experiment with the nozzle placement. I have to have mine in pretty straight. __________________ FLXPAIN-[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]it's what I got [/FONT] [COLOR="DarkGreen"]Green Jeep Club Member #135[/COLOR] Current Jeep- 95' YJ Rio Grande 3.5 Rough Country Lift. 3" body Lift. 31" BFG AT's. 2.5L Soon to have a pair of Sentinals Vent covers!

11-19-2004, 04:35 PM	#4
sauce90yj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: chicago suburb in IN Posts: 163 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	entry angle i have found that certain pumps give me more problems than others. but sometimes i stick it in there slightly tilted. and that usually works out for me. sometimes i dont stick it all the way in either. otherwise it takes for ever. but at least you found where to put the gas in. i have a buddy who walked around his yj for ten minutes trying to figure out where to but the gas in at.

11-20-2004, 10:50 AM	#9
CanukYJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,335 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Mine used to do it too, it has to do with the filler hose coming from the intake behind the license plate. I used to have to only put the fuel nozzle in halfway and then it would let me open up full speed, if it was in all the way it would choke off after not even 1 second of pumping (I used to goto full serve stations just to laugh to myself while the guy curses up a storm lol, I even had one ask me if the tank was already full). I installed a body lift and it stretched the hose tighter and angled it downward so now the pump nozzle only goes in halfway anyways so you can't really screw it up anymore. Every jeep is different (that really should be the slogan hehe) so did yours do this since you bought it or since you installed your body lift? If it only did it after the body lift then maybe the lift has kinked the hose, if it's done it since factory then it's probably just like mine, only put the pump halfway in, just be careful it doesn't spray all over. __________________ My jeep has only ever killed 3 things, a cat, a deer, and my wallet. What's the problem officer? 1992 Red YJ. Lifted, locked, and loaded with beer (Disclaimer: This doesn't mean said driver endorses drinking and driving, please enjoy alcohol responsibly and do not operate any vehicle of any kind, thank you....) Thanks to the price of gas here ($4.25 a gal) I just bought a mountain bike, 0" of lift, 0" of travel, MT's, locked rear axle, oh yeah, it's the sh#$.