Pumping Gas

[janzenms]

I hope no question is too stupid for you guys. :-) But what am I missing?

Every time I fill up my Boxster it seems to overflow a little. Tonight the whole damn pump came flying out of the fill hole when it hit the top. Luckily it didn't crash into the fender on its way to the ground.

I'd think it is this car, but in past years I've experience similar weirdness with rented Boxsters.

Am I doing something wrong or is pumping gas into Boxsters just a little weird?

Or do I need a refresher in petroleum transfers? LOL

-Mike

[Rail26]

Um, I let go of the handle when it clicks. I don't try to top it off....maybe that is the issue?

[janzenms]

Nope... I'm not trying to top it off. When the punp stops I remove it... there just always seems to be a little pool of gas left. It's almost like it the pressure of the filled tank doesn't stop the gas flow soon enough.

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by janzenms

Nope... I'm not trying to top it off. When the punp stops I remove it... there just always seems to be a little pool of gas left. It's almost like it the pressure of the filled tank doesn't stop the gas flow soon enough.

Mine did this as well. Next time when pumping gas hold the handle up at an angle and pump it. That fixed it for me.

[janzenms]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Mine did this as well. Next time when pumping gas hold the handle up at an angle and pump it. That fixed it for me.

I'll try that, thanks.

[fab]

Are you pumping from the same gas station? or does it occur regardless which gas station you use?