Gas pumps won't kick out?

[moparfreak77]

I have noticed with my Valiant and my old Aspen that when you are getting gas that the pumps won't kick out. Why is this and can it be fixed?

 

[DemonDave]

My Demon is the opposite. I have to have the nozzle almost completely out of the filler opening or it kicks out constantly only letting a few liters in at a time.

 

[CanadianGT]

I think it's somewhat hit or miss. I remember seeing a guy with a brand new dodge truck that poured at least 10 litres out of the filler because the pump didn't kick and he wasn't paying attention.

 

[grumpuscreature]

Had this problem with my '66 Valiant until I started putting the nozzle in upside down. It's a bit of a pain using my thumb to squeeze the handle, but at least it pumps, cuts off, and doesn't spill gas all over the side of the car.

 

[68 Sedan]

Well THERE'S your problem. The tanks understand GALLONS.....not LITRES:toothy10:

 

[pastortom1]

Doesn't that have something to do with a little air "backpressure" building up in the filler tube?

Must have something to do with the vent and air flow............

 

[cuda65vpt]

this is frustrating me too. I'll have to try the upside down trick. too late for the paint though.

 

[Burntorange70]

Mine shuts off. But only after it spits gas down the side of my car. I think I will give that up side down thing a try too.

 

[tomt966]

Upside down works on my 68 Dart

 

[DemonDave]

Well THERE'S your problem. The tanks understand GALLONS.....not LITRES:toothy10:

I can't afford a whole gallon! ;)