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youngoliver · 05-10-2010, 10:28 PM

So I filled up my 2SS/RS SIM the other day for the first time!

Couple things: First, i didn't find a problem with the gas cap holder like some people have on this forum i don't see what is wrong with it i seems to work fine for me???

Second, I found myself having to hold the nozzle more upright in order for it to fill up? When I simply locked the handle in place and set it in the gas tank it kept "unclicking"

I had to hold the nozzle the whole time while it was filling up which was just strange to me. Yes I know it is simple to do and doesn't take much time but I don't feel that I should be having to do it. Just set it and forget it like every other car.

p.s. I've used this gas pump many times with my truck and it works fine for it but not the camaro.

Has this happened to anybody else???

Thanks fellow C5

WadeWilson · 05-10-2010, 10:31 PM

I have the problem frequently with it wanting to click off and stop pumping. It seems as though you have to have the angel just right and I haven't experienced this problem with any other vehicle I've owned. Sometimes I'll click it in place once and that's all it takes while other times I'll have to do it 3-4 times.

youngoliver · 05-10-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

I have the problem frequently with it wanting to click off and stop pumping. It seems as though you have to have the angel just right and I haven't experienced this problem with any other vehicle I've owned. Sometimes I'll click it in place once and that's all it takes while other times I'll have to do it 3-4 times.

i tried forever and couldn't get it. finally just got fed up and held it there plus the guy next to me was looking at me like i didn't know how to work my car haha. Maby il have better luck at other gas stations il have to try and see

tsears · 05-10-2010, 10:38 PM

The gas tank sits to high. You have to angle the handle up. Shell is the worst, but the best as far as gas goes.

levi1922 · 05-10-2010, 10:45 PM

Mine works at all stations, usually, if not, and the pump is feeling extra 'flowy' that day, i put it on a slower notch. The middle usually works, but the slowest always works. The fastest works 90% of the time, so i rarely have to mess with it

Patriot · 05-10-2010, 10:59 PM

When I rented the 2LT, realized that the cap holder on the fuel door is NOT for the cap itself, but for the plastic cable that holds the cap. You just loop the cable over the hook... hope this helps.

ron10 · 05-10-2010, 10:59 PM

only had this problem once.all i did was put the spout further in.i use the same pump every time i get gas.i also use shell.

Camaro_Boy · 05-10-2010, 11:03 PM

Try pushing the nozzle all the way in next time. I had the same problem and then one day i noticed that it was halfway in (like the metal part of the nozzle was still showing) so i pushed it all the way, set the clicker, and i havent had the problem anymore.

The Jerk · 05-10-2010, 11:04 PM

I posted something pretty similiar in this thread about the pumping gas issue...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77390

SSOOCH · 05-10-2010, 11:09 PM

Gentlemen. Just because you can shove it all the way down the hole, it's not necessary. Back off a little....

youngoliver · 05-10-2010, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Gentlemen. Just because you can shove it all the way down the hole, it's not necessary. Back off a little....

5thGenOwner · 05-10-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Gentlemen. Just because you can shove it all the way down the hole, it's not necessary. Back off a little....

As funny as that is... it's true. You gotta caress it a bit!

And I never really thought of the "set it & forget it" attitude was exactly smart when dealing with something like gasoline.

No complaints here.

05-10-2010, 10:28 PM	#1
youngoliver Drives: 2SS/RS SIM -- Lifted 99' GMC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 558	First fill up problems? So I filled up my 2SS/RS SIM the other day for the first time! Couple things: First, i didn't find a problem with the gas cap holder like some people have on this forum i don't see what is wrong with it i seems to work fine for me??? Second, I found myself having to hold the nozzle more upright in order for it to fill up? When I simply locked the handle in place and set it in the gas tank it kept "unclicking" I had to hold the nozzle the whole time while it was filling up which was just strange to me. Yes I know it is simple to do and doesn't take much time but I don't feel that I should be having to do it. Just set it and forget it like every other car. p.s. I've used this gas pump many times with my truck and it works fine for it but not the camaro. Has this happened to anybody else??? Thanks fellow C5

05-10-2010, 10:45 PM	#5
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	Mine works at all stations, usually, if not, and the pump is feeling extra 'flowy' that day, i put it on a slower notch. The middle usually works, but the slowest always works. The fastest works 90% of the time, so i rarely have to mess with it __________________

05-10-2010, 11:04 PM	#9
The Jerk Here but not really here. Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 33°58'45"N/118°1'54"W Posts: 698 View My Garage	I posted something pretty similiar in this thread about the pumping gas issue... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77390 __________________

05-10-2010, 11:09 PM	#10
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Gentlemen. Just because you can shove it all the way down the hole, it's not necessary. Back off a little.... __________________

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WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	I have the problem frequently with it wanting to click off and stop pumping. It seems as though you have to have the angel just right and I haven't experienced this problem with any other vehicle I've owned. Sometimes I'll click it in place once and that's all it takes while other times I'll have to do it 3-4 times.

05-10-2010, 10:38 PM	#4
tsears Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS - L99 - CGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 849	The gas tank sits to high. You have to angle the handle up. Shell is the worst, but the best as far as gas goes.

05-10-2010, 10:59 PM	#6
Patriot Drives: 2011 LS3/RS on order... .. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: south Posts: 308	When I rented the 2LT, realized that the cap holder on the fuel door is NOT for the cap itself, but for the plastic cable that holds the cap. You just loop the cable over the hook... hope this helps.

05-10-2010, 10:59 PM	#7
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	only had this problem once.all i did was put the spout further in.i use the same pump every time i get gas.i also use shell.

05-10-2010, 11:03 PM	#8
Camaro_Boy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS with RS package Join Date: May 2010 Location: Thomasville, AL Posts: 66 View My Garage	Try pushing the nozzle all the way in next time. I had the same problem and then one day i noticed that it was halfway in (like the metal part of the nozzle was still showing) so i pushed it all the way, set the clicker, and i havent had the problem anymore.