Filling the gas tank

[New2Prius2008]

Does anyone else have a problem filling their gas tanks? I've only had my '08 Prius 5 days now and have put gas in it twice. Both times (and at different gas stations) I have a hell of a time trying to get the gas in the tank. I keep having to pull the pump spigot out until it just barely squirts gas past the little flapper door, and even then it keeps shutting off enough times to totally tick me off. It's taking me 3 times longer to put 6 gallons of gas in this car than it takes me to put 20 gallons of gas in my truck....

[Betelgeuse]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(New2Prius2008 @ Nov 14 2007, 10:25 PM) [snapback]539767[/snapback]</div>

Does anyone else have a problem filling their gas tanks? I've only had my '08 Prius 5 days now and have put gas in it twice. Both times (and at different gas stations) I have a hell of a time trying to get the gas in the tank. I keep having to pull the pump spigot out until it just barely squirts gas past the little flapper door, and even then it keeps shutting off enough times to totally tick me off. It's taking me 3 times longer to put 6 gallons of gas in this car than it takes me to put 20 gallons of gas in my truck....
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Sounds like something is wrong. The fuel tank bladder (part of the reason it has such low emissions) on the Prius can be a little "finicky," but it should still let you mostly fill your tank. With the bladder, it's reasonable to expect to only get ~9-10 gallons (total) in the tank, but you shouldn't have problems at the beginning of your pumping. I guess my recommendation would be to try a third pump (on the unlikely possibility that the first two were bad), then complain to the dealer if the problem persists.

[derkraut]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Betelgeuse @ Nov 14 2007, 07:29 PM) [snapback]539769[/snapback]</div>

Sounds like something is wrong. The fuel tank bladder (part of the reason it has such low emissions) on the Prius can be a little "finicky," but it should still let you mostly fill your tank. With the bladder, it's reasonable to expect to only get ~9-10 gallons (total) in the tank, but you shouldn't have problems at the beginning of your pumping. I guess my recommendation would be to try a third pump (on the unlikely possibility that the first two were bad), then complain to the dealer if the problem persists.
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I have NEVER had any kind of problems filling my tank (2007). Guage gets down to 1 bar, I stop and fill the tank just like any other car. You might try a different station; or, try to run the nozzle flow a bit more slowly. If that doesn't solve your problem, You must have something wrong, so I would take it to the dealer and have them check it out. <_<

[darelldd]

I've had identical problems to what you are experiencing. REALLY ticked me off, I can tell you! And when I posted here, I got all kinds of advice on how I shouldn't be over-filling it, etc. Was like nobody heard me. I hear you!

And here's the secret: Find another pump. Some work better than others. If every pump you come to does this, then turn the entire spigot up-side-down and try again. That almost always works. You look a bit goofy, but it doesn't click off so much! Then... while you stand there watching your money go down the drain... ponder how nice it would be to have an EV - and never have to visit the gas station to fill up that car. My charger never clicks off early, nor does it ever drip electricity on my hands.

[rigormortis]

verify that the nozzle is pushed all the way in and it should pump faster

the filling end can wiggle a bit unlike most other cars and yoyu might
not be giving it a good connection.

[patsparks]

try just putting in 5 gallons, if you only get 6 gallons in at each fill then 5 should be plenty to see you to the next fill. At the next fill up the gauge will be a little lower but it should take the 6 gallons. You should still have 3 or 4 in reserve.

[eer002]

Found the same problem on my 07. What works is instead of pulling the gas nozzle trigger handle all the way in, stop on the first click. It'll fill a bit slower, but you won't get the annoying click off many times. Spend the extra minute or so cleaning the windows or watching other people top the $70 mark.
After the pump clicks off, I will also pull the nozzle almost all the way out and I can add about a 1/2 gallon. But, be careful here - seems the inside bladder might cause some of the gas to regurgitate out the nozzle. Fill slowly..

I truly feel that if everone had a mileage meter in their cars, people would drive much more conservatively - no jack rabbits starts, etc.

[Prudence]

I had a lot of trouble when I first got my 2007, but I got used to how to pump it. I had never had problems with my other vehicles, just the Prius. The station just got new pumps recently and it works like any other car now. Try a different station with newer pumps.

[Inches]

One other possibility is you are not getting a good seal on the vapor recovery nozzle. Make sure the gas nozzle is in as far as you can with a slight pressure on the outer vapor recovery gasket. If there is no pressure there it will keep clicking off.

[richard schumacher]

1. Always fully insert the nozzle.
2. Don't try to go full speed.
3. Try a different pump. Some are more sensitive than others.