Very hard to refuel my 2009 (Gen 2 987) Boxster
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I find that it is very hard to refuel my 2009 Boxster, especially at new gas stations with those suction cup style nozzles. Any advice? It takes about 100 shut offs every 1/10 of a gallon to get the tank filled. I hate getting gas in this car as it is such a hassle. I have tried to go slow, fast and even try it half way in angled up and nothing works well. Should I take it in to the dealer? Thanks.
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Have you tried pushing the nozzle further in? Most of the gas stations around MA have similar evaporation recovery systems and most need to be pushed a certain amount to get them to pump without shut off.
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I have this problem at some pumps, too. It seems to be specific to certain nozzles at each island at my regular station -- some fill up fine, others are finicky. For the finicky pumps, I rotate the nozzle 90 degrees and it usually will fill the tank just fine. It's a pain having to hold it that way, but it works.
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I find that it is very hard to refuel my 2009 Boxster, especially at new gas stations with those suction cup style nozzles. Any advice? It takes about 100 shut offs every 1/10 of a gallon to get the tank filled. I hate getting gas in this car as it is such a hassle. I have tried to go slow, fast and even try it half way in angled up and nothing works well. Should I take it in to the dealer? Thanks.
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There is internet chatter about a service bulletin for fuel filling issues. I have the same problem, and plan to mention it next time the car is in for service.
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Sometimes it's related to not having a good air pressure equalization line. If it gets kinked, air doesn't flow smoothly back out of the tank and the tank appears full to the shut off mechanism. Also, you can rotate the nozzle 180º and try it again.
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Save for the color difference (the Boxster is lapis blue and the Turbo is arctic silver) they're near as I can identical.
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Macster.
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My former '84 911 and '04 GT3 and current '11 Boxster S all suffer from Gas Pump Difficulty.
The solution I use is to hold the nozzle upside down - ie rotate it 180 degrees. Always works perfectly.
(Cviles, above, recommend 90 degrees.)
Fred
The solution I use is to hold the nozzle upside down - ie rotate it 180 degrees. Always works perfectly.
(Cviles, above, recommend 90 degrees.)
Fred
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None of these things work at this gas station. I have tried them all. This place is 5 months old and has everything that is all new as the place burned to the ground 2 years ago. Their nozzles are just not for my Porsche. No problem with my Mercedes. I have been to other stations in the area that are older and never have the trouble, so it must be these stupid pumps. Unfortunately, this place is $0.20 per gallon less than other stations in my area so I can't pass it up if I need gas in my town. Must be my NJ roots...