Oregon got rid of attendants as of a few years ago,I was probably one of the last people to experience that joy, lolAnd parts of Oregon.
Big City: attendant will pump for you
Small Town / Rural you can pump your own.
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Oregon got rid of attendants as of a few years ago,I was probably one of the last people to experience that joy, lolAnd parts of Oregon.
Big City: attendant will pump for you
Small Town / Rural you can pump your own.
Yep the fast fill setting on pump can cause enough pressure of air and gas fumes to trip the fuel flow valve in pump.It's hard, darn near impossible to overfill a (hybrid) Maverick gas tank. Lord knows I've tried going for the 900 mile club. The build just won't let you on these trucks.
As for the pump:
Google says:
"Gas pumps stop automatically using a brilliant, purely mechanical process called the Venturi effect. A tiny sensing port near the tip of the nozzle draws in air. When gasoline rises and blocks this hole, it restricts the airflow. This sudden pressure change triggers an internal valve that instantly stops the fuel flow."
It ain’tHow would the fuel pump nozzle know the EVAP system has detected the tank has reached max level?
That nozzle ain't that smart - neither is the EVAP system that communicative.
When you're putting that last 2-3 gallons I'm, you are filling the neck tube and not the tank. The neck tube is inserted into a rubber grommet in the tank, and it's going to degrade and leak at some point. Is it leaking yet?Let me be more specific.
I always try a second time after a click off. In states with "vapor recovery nozzles" premature stops are frequent.
However, when it's not premature, additional tries rarely will put in more than 0.2 gal no matter the number of tries.
I've even shaken and bounced the truck a few times. No more air will burp out. No more gas will go in. So now, one try after the first click and done. I have to prove (to myself) the first click wasn't premature. About half the time it is and 2-3 gallons go in. That's not "topping off".
First click may be reliable to trust in states / zones with different more old fashioned pump nozzles.
Once again, one size (method) does not fit all.
Not the case. At all.When you're putting that last 2-3 gallons I'm, you are filling the neck tube and not the tank. The neck tube is inserted into a rubber grommet in the tank, and it's going to degrade and leak at some point. Is it leaking yet?
That so ridiculous, absolutely stupid regulation, law or whatever it is. Folks there should revolt and raise hell to whoever controls that regulation imoNew Jersey. And don't try to do it yourself! The attendants WILL threaten to call the cops.
Jersey guys just see it as protecting their jobs.That so ridiculous, absolutely stupid regulation, law or whatever it is. Folks there should revolt and raise hell to whoever controls that regulation imo
So, did it drop from 48mpg to 30mpg?It happened at 36,000 km, or roughly 25,000 miles. I normally expect about 5.4L/100km or 48mpg on highway trips and about 4.0L/100km or 65mpg in city and country road travel. I took it in right away when it happened, so I do not have any idea how much the mileage dropped. Now that the valve has been replaced, I'm back to my expected mileage.
Here is the funny part. Last time I was there was pre-2020. Gas in NJ was cheaper than Maryland, Delaware, PA, and NY at the time I traveled through all of them. And the Shell station I filled at the attendant washed my windshield and rear window ! The thing I noticed was many drivers told the attendant to fill it while they went in the convenience store and spent more money. Through put is quicker with a person filling the tank for you while you buy higher margin items.That so ridiculous, absolutely stupid regulation, law or whatever it is. Folks there should revolt and raise hell to whoever controls that regulation imo
Steve,I am not a member of the 800 mile club but do get good MPGs 3 clicks with virtualy no more fuel added. .If a second lick take time I stop.![]()
That really doesn't look like gasoline.Back in the days of paying cash at the "Service station." Old guys who didn't like to carry change, got into the habit of rounding up to the nearest dollar.
And those who are in the 800 mile a tank club.
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It happens.That really doesn't look like gasoline.
I always set my pump at the slowest filling speed. FOFF! "Fear Of Foaming Fuel"!!!