Fuel Filling Issue
06-30-2020 | 02:54 PM
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06-30-2020 | 03:32 PM
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06-30-2020 | 03:48 PM
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When using the 6 o'clock fill position, I have tried full automatic (locked with the mechanism) flow, full manual flow, and 50% manual flow for the last gallon or so. All of these have led to an inadequate fill volume just under the 4/4 hash mark.
I guess I'll have to go burn through this tank to test it again - we scientists can't be happy with a trial n of 1!
I guess I'll have to go burn through this tank to test it again - we scientists can't be happy with a trial n of 1!
06-30-2020 | 04:01 PM
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Do you use the same gas station all of the time?
06-30-2020 | 04:42 PM
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06-30-2020 | 04:48 PM
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I've had similar fuel fill issues with other cars in the past, so I know what a PITA it can be, but my 996 Turbo has never had an issue at any gas station. Nozzle in, normal 6 o-clock position, click on the automatic lever, it clicks off when full.
06-30-2020 | 06:26 PM
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I have the nozzle at 9 o'clock to fill mine. I had no idea about the fuse, I'll check that. What I don't like is the low fuel light comes on and maybe I can put 11ish gallons in. Manual says the tank is 16.5 gallons, seems like it's more around 13-14 to me... Has anyone really run the tank down and gotten 15+ gallons in it?
06-30-2020 | 06:44 PM
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06-30-2020 | 08:46 PM
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This may not be your problem; but I had a similar issue once and coincidentally my car battery charge was low. Once fully charged; the vent functioned normally and I never had another issue.
again, maybe it was just coincidence for me; but might/might not be your issue.
again, maybe it was just coincidence for me; but might/might not be your issue.
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07-01-2020 | 11:09 AM
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So when the low fuel light goes on there's really something like 4-5 gallons of fuel left in the tank? Because when I fill it when the fuel light just pops on I'm able to get 11-12 gallons in the tank... Usually when that light pops on there's ~ 2 gallons left in the tank...
07-01-2020 | 11:49 AM
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So when the low fuel light goes on there's really something like 4-5 gallons of fuel left in the tank? Because when I fill it when the fuel light just pops on I'm able to get 11-12 gallons in the tank... Usually when that light pops on there's ~ 2 gallons left in the tank...