Diesel Fuel Filler Adapter - Cayenne Diesel
#16
Rennlist Member
I've never had a problem with nozzle size. Not in WA, ID, UT, WY or CO. I think I drove from CO to ME (and back) with the E320 and not a single issue anywhere along that route, too. I did once try to put the unleaded nozzle into the CD though, but it won't fit. I also use the truck size nozzles in my Ram... fills fast! But splatters all over the place, too.
Seems like a solution in search of a problem.
Seems like a solution in search of a problem.
#17
Racer
On my first long run with the CD the first stop had no nozzle to fit. Maybe stations have changed over to the needed diameter but the adapter is a cheap way to avoid the inconvenience.
#19
RL Community Team
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The adapter works fine if you need if. I keep it in the trunk, inside its bag. Doesn't smell or make a mess.
Fortunately I live in Houston, where 1/2 the pickups are diesel, and half the vehicles on the road are pickups. So 80% of the stations have passenger sized diesel nozzles.
Fortunately I live in Houston, where 1/2 the pickups are diesel, and half the vehicles on the road are pickups. So 80% of the stations have passenger sized diesel nozzles.
#20
Bought a 2013 CD two days ago, will have to fuel up tomorrow, looked at missfuel gizmo in filler neck and knew it had to come out. I've got a diesel tank at my shop with a small nozzle and just read everyone's complaints. Took me five minutes, with a flashlight in my mouth, and pair of long needle nose pliers to remove. The restriction device has two pieces; an outer locking ring, then the finger expanding flap opener. You will see two small holes on each side of the outer ring, stick the pliers firmly in the holes and unscrew it slightly till the tabs line up with slots on filler wall and pull it out. You might have to turn it sideways to remove. Next (the finesse part) grab the raised portion of the flap, not much to grip, and turn it slightly to line up the two small pegs with the same slots and carefully pull it out. I say carefully, because you don't have much of a bite on the small raised portion of flap. I'm sure you guys can figure a faster way, but five minutes, one tool, in the dark, with a flashlight in my mouth, will probably be the easiest job to do on the car. Love the car by the way, hope this ends the refueling misery for others.
#21
Bought a 2013 CD two days ago, will have to fuel up tomorrow, looked at missfuel gizmo in filler neck and knew it had to come out. I've got a diesel tank at my shop with a small nozzle and just read everyone's complaints. Took me five minutes, with a flashlight in my mouth, and pair of long needle nose pliers to remove. The restriction device has two pieces; an outer locking ring, then the finger expanding flap opener. You will see two small holes on each side of the outer ring, stick the pliers firmly in the holes and unscrew it slightly till the tabs line up with slots on filler wall and pull it out. You might have to turn it sideways to remove. Next (the finesse part) grab the raised portion of the flap, not much to grip, and turn it slightly to line up the two small pegs with the same slots and carefully pull it out. I say carefully, because you don't have much of a bite on the small raised portion of flap. I'm sure you guys can figure a faster way, but five minutes, one tool, in the dark, with a flashlight in my mouth, will probably be the easiest job to do on the car. Love the car by the way, hope this ends the refueling misery for others.
#23
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had the vw part in my 2013 since i got it, never used it!
#24
That's great, here in SC it's another story, the few stations near me either have gas sized or large diesel nozzles. Sure is nice not to have to wiggle and pay attention to how you insert, maybe that's a SC thing also
#26
#27
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Originally Posted by mcipseric
Where is this diesel fueling adapter stored in the Cayenne?
Thanks!
Thanks!
#28
//greg//