Issues with gas fill up.

rusn007 · 02-15-2012, 12:15 PM

My 4 month old BMW seems to have started having issues with pumping gas.

The last two times I filled my gas tank, it would take a few gallons, then gas pump stops like the tank is full. I then have to manually pumping gas in. It still takes another 8 gallons or more, and I have to put in in like a half gallon at a time. Gas pump handle kicks (in auto off when full), like when it really is full of gas.

It first happened when I was filing up at Costco. I thought it was just their pump. 2nd time I was filling up at Shell and it happened again. I had a little less than 1/4 tank when I went for a fill up. I have used these pumps previously (both Costco and Shell) and have never had any problems.

Any ideas what would cause this?

I have only used premium gas in all my fill ups.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

khaye1 · 02-15-2012, 01:17 PM

it happened to my SA and she said that they replaced the "neck" of the gas tank.

TotalPower · 02-15-2012, 02:14 PM

I've had this happen-always at the same pump...so i go to a different pump. Problem solved

Z3->WRX->335 · 02-15-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TotalPower

I've had this happen-always at the same pump...so i go to a different pump. Problem solved

+1

F1Senna · 02-15-2012, 02:24 PM

Had this problem on other cars - think it depends on how deep you're putting the nozzle in, I had to put it in and out a few times for it to release.

Sexual innuendo galore.

Tom K. · 02-15-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by F1Senna

Had this problem on other cars - think it depends on how deep you're putting the nozzle in, I had to put it in and out a few times for it to release.

Sexual innuendo galore.

Also you might experiment with your nozzle's angle (that's what she said!).

Tom

bmwauug · 02-15-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

Also you might experiment with your nozzle's angle (that's what she said!).

Tom

Yeah, sometimes I slide it in slowly a few times before pumping harder. I also don't like to make a mess and spill everywhere.

We are talking about pumping gas, right?

project6 · 02-15-2012, 02:53 PM

I can see an Austin Powers schtick in the making...

SilverII · 02-15-2012, 05:31 PM

dump that pump and find another pump

E90_boostjunky · 02-15-2012, 05:33 PM

same thing what happend to my previous car but sometimes id come out and find gas overflowling and spilling all over the car. pissed me off

John 070 · 02-15-2012, 05:44 PM

We're full service in NJ so I've gotten used to it. And it also happens on our 2011 car as well. One time as an experiment I told the guy it should take 8.4 gal, so he forced it. The f'in pump stopped at like 2 gal. Given that the attendants are never mad, I know I'm not the only one who has 2 cars that do this....

cisf0rcalvin · 02-15-2012, 06:15 PM

It seems to always happen to me at Costco. Never had an issue with Chevron.

stopper · 02-15-2012, 11:09 PM

This happens on my work vehicle all the time (which happens to have 205000 miles on it), but much worse I imagine, than what you're experiencing. Sometimes I can't get more than 30 cents worth of gas at a time before the nozzle clicks off, and will keep doing that as long as I feel like standing there fighting it like an idiot. My solution is to back the nozzle out of fill hole by about an inch and then fill up. When I find the sweet spot, it will never click off on me. I'm not sure if there are any safety concerns there, but I know exactly how much gas the tank takes, so no big deal.

jon328i · 02-15-2012, 11:27 PM

happened to me too, i just switched to the gas station across the street.

mike3000fl · 02-15-2012, 11:33 PM

this happened to me, when i took my tank apart i found bigfoot in there.

bsamoul · 02-16-2012, 01:07 AM

OP, this happened to me at Costco, too. It happened so often that I have started holding the nozzle in when pumping, rather than putting it on automatic. The problem has gone away for me.

RoundelM3 · 02-16-2012, 08:00 AM

Someone once defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results...

mashimarho · 02-16-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by khaye1

it happened to my SA and she said that they replaced the "neck" of the gas tank.

Your SA is a lady?

Dark_Knight_335 · 02-16-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

Quote:

Originally Posted by khaye1

it happened to my SA and she said that they replaced the "neck" of the gas tank.

Your SA is a lady?

Why is that so hard to believe? I have 2 female SAs at my dealership! It's not a welding shop bro

khaye1 · 02-16-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

Your SA is a lady?

She's actually good looking too!

rusn007 · 02-16-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

Someone once defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results...

That someone was Albert Einstien. I'm not sure how that is relevant...

rusn007 · 02-16-2012, 11:06 AM

I'm going to try a new pump for my next fill up. Just a little strange that it started to happen very suddenly (2x in a row) at pump stations that I never had any issues before.

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rusn007 Private First Class 12 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Issues with gas fill up. My 4 month old BMW seems to have started having issues with pumping gas. The last two times I filled my gas tank, it would take a few gallons, then gas pump stops like the tank is full. I then have to manually pumping gas in. It still takes another 8 gallons or more, and I have to put in in like a half gallon at a time. Gas pump handle kicks (in auto off when full), like when it really is full of gas. It first happened when I was filing up at Costco. I thought it was just their pump. 2nd time I was filling up at Shell and it happened again. I had a little less than 1/4 tank when I went for a fill up. I have used these pumps previously (both Costco and Shell) and have never had any problems. Any ideas what would cause this? I have only used premium gas in all my fill ups. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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F1Senna Private First Class 12 Rep 140 Posts Drives: E90 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: All Over iTrader: (0)	Had this problem on other cars - think it depends on how deep you're putting the nozzle in, I had to put it in and out a few times for it to release. Sexual innuendo galore.
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project6 TOML Rescue 6 Rep 664 Posts Drives: Prancing Horse Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I can see an Austin Powers schtick in the making...
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E90_boostjunky Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: BMW 335I E90 SGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA, IL iTrader: (1)	same thing what happend to my previous car but sometimes id come out and find gas overflowling and spilling all over the car. pissed me off
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1706 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	We're full service in NJ so I've gotten used to it. And it also happens on our 2011 car as well. One time as an experiment I told the guy it should take 8.4 gal, so he forced it. The f'in pump stopped at like 2 gal. Given that the attendants are never mad, I know I'm not the only one who has 2 cars that do this....
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cisf0rcalvin First Lieutenant 33 Rep 322 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nevada iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [8.50]	It seems to always happen to me at Costco. Never had an issue with Chevron. __________________ Add Ons: Charcoal Filter Delete, K&N Drop-in, Air Scoops, HID Angel Eyes, Splitters, M3 Lip Spoiler, Gloss Black Kidney Grills, Blackvue DR500-GW, M-Tech rear, BMW Performance Exhaust, M3 control arms, Bilstein HD
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stopper Person of Interest 20 Rep 290 Posts Drives: A petrol-engine motorcar Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (3)	This happens on my work vehicle all the time (which happens to have 205000 miles on it), but much worse I imagine, than what you're experiencing. Sometimes I can't get more than 30 cents worth of gas at a time before the nozzle clicks off, and will keep doing that as long as I feel like standing there fighting it like an idiot. My solution is to back the nozzle out of fill hole by about an inch and then fill up. When I find the sweet spot, it will never click off on me. I'm not sure if there are any safety concerns there, but I know exactly how much gas the tank takes, so no big deal.
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jon328i Wheelmaster 14 Rep 445 Posts Drives: F39, S209, VB-WRX Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	happened to me too, i just switched to the gas station across the street.
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	this happened to me, when i took my tank apart i found bigfoot in there.
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rusn007 Private First Class 12 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I'm going to try a new pump for my next fill up. Just a little strange that it started to happen very suddenly (2x in a row) at pump stations that I never had any issues before.
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