Anyone know why the pump got stuck in the tank at 2 different stations? I had to wiggle and yank it to get it loose; it seemed as if the gas tube in my car was either too narrow or unlubricated in some way. Thanks.

 

same thing happened with mine once. i think it's because there is such a good seal for emissions reasons... but don't really know.

 

I just hope I'm able to get it out whenever it gets "stuck!" It also appears as if the tank tubing comes out a bit when I yank it... it won't come out, will it?

 

I have never had it stick - entirely, but I note there is a very good ruber-type seal around the hole as well as (I think - eyes are not as good as they never were anyway) a small door or flap.

My supposition is that your particular nozzle may have locked against the seal somehow. I would suggest gentle rotation in the future - and will watch for this to happen myself.

I have experienced at least one pump pressure problem - where the pump almost will not (pump) because of the apparent back-pressure in this system. Most seem to handle it fine, but one self-serve station just refused to give me fuel - I had to really work at it.

Jack

 

Same happened to me, two different stations on the same day, the second week we had the Prius. We went to another station thinking it was a problem with their pump. However, it's never happened since. Maybe because the addtional use has opened up the entry-way a bit to allow some air to escape?

Is your vehicle fairly new?

Pat

 

Two stations on the same day??

 

Well, we couldn't get any gas into the tank at the first station so we went to a second station. Same thing at the second station, but we managed to fool around with it enough to get some gas into the car.

 

4 weeks old tomorrow - Seaside BC!

Jack

 

Jack:

It may be because your vehicle is so new, as was ours. We've not had any problems like that since. I suspect you may not experience the same thing after a few fill-ups.

Pat (in SW Washington State...you're southern neighbor.)

 

??? - I am in NY - Southern Neighbor? That would be DC, wouldn't it?

And I haven't worked out how to find out where folks are from yet - is there a way?

Jack