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Gasoline Nozzle Stuck in Tank

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by GreenPri2009, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. GreenPri2009

    GreenPri2009 Junior Member

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    Has anyone had the problem of the gas nozzle getting stuck in the tank when trying to remove it after getting gas? It was extremely hard to remove and I finally yanked it out. I took it to Toyota and they said they couldn't find anything wrong but the pin had broken off and they had to order another one.

    I just got gas again, and the suction on the gas nozzle is extremely tight and I can see this happening over and over again.

    Toyota tells me they have never heard of this.

    Certainly I'm not the only one!:(

    PS I saw a previous thread a while ago about a release button for the nozzle but 2009 must not have it.
     
    #1 GreenPri2009, Aug 17, 2009
  2. lefat1

    lefat1 Fat Member

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    Happens to me all the time. I just put a drop of astroglide on the nozzle and it slips right out.
     
    #2 lefat1, Aug 17, 2009
  3. Celtic Blue

    Celtic Blue New Member

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    I've got visions of that SNL commercial skit from many years ago... The Mercury Mistress - Videos - Funny Hub

    I'm pretty sure there was another variant callled "The Consort" that ended with a car alarm going off at night and the owner yelling at some guy to get away from his car...the fellow was having his way with vehicle at the time.
     
    #3 Celtic Blue, Aug 18, 2009
  4. jburns

    jburns Senior Senior Member

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    I hope he was wearing a bladder.:D
     
    #4 jburns, Aug 18, 2009
  5. donnaroberts

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    It happened to me the first time I got gas. I just figured I pushed it in too far. It scared me for a minute because I thought I had put diesal in my tank by mistake...
    Has anyone with a new prius run off the road staring at the energy screen?
     
    #5 donnaroberts, Aug 18, 2009
  6. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Probably, but I haven't seen anyone admit it :_>
     
    #6 richard schumacher, Aug 18, 2009
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