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ben__allen · Jun 15th, 2007, 11:21 PM

Is it just me, or is there a special 'nack' to getting the fuel nozzle in the fule filler hole correctly to ensure a decent flow of diesel in to the tank? The fill begins and then I get the 'click click' as if the tank is full, even though I have only put a few litres in

I have now filled up four times, and only once have I had a decent, uninterrupted flow of fuel, so am wondering whether it is my technique, or whether there is something wrong with the hole in to the tank which is disrupting the flow - anyone help?

minisidewalkman · Jun 15th, 2007, 11:49 PM

It's all about the angle of the dangle.

Try twisting to the left or right.

Harpo · Jun 20th, 2007, 09:47 PM

Try using the standard pumps instead of the truck ones.

supa-dupa-cooper · Mar 9th, 2008, 01:10 PM

I went to get diesel for the first time yesterday (V-Power Diesel), and I constantly got the 'click, click, click'

I was at the pump for ages trying to get the damn thing to work properly!!

It worked ok when I pulled the pump out slightly but then I was worried it would over fill and spill out?

So ended up not getting a full tank.

I dont remember this happening when I put fuel in the Dooper I borrowed though (I used BP that time)

Does turning it slightly to the left or right work?

Lolance · Mar 9th, 2008, 02:27 PM

Didn't have this problem on the Dooper but alas, tried to fill up the new one and CLICK CLICK CLICK!!

People staring at me like 'why the hell is he trying to fill up a full tank!?'

I use the 'slightly pull out but not too much' method, it still auto-clicks when the tank is full. Don't blame me if you get diesel all over yourself tho!!

Will try the 'insert at different angle' and 'twist left or right next time'.

supa-dupa-cooper · Mar 9th, 2008, 02:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lolance (original)

Didn't have this problem on the Dooper but alas, tried to fill up the new one and CLICK CLICK CLICK!!

People staring at me like 'why the hell is he trying to fill up a full tank!?'

I use the 'slightly pull out but not too much' method, it still auto-clicks when the tank is full. Don't blame me if you get diesel all over yourself tho!!

Will try the 'insert at different angle' and 'twist left or right next time'.

I will blame you

I will probably swear in the petrol station and say its your fault

I was highly embarrassed at the pump coz it took me ages to get the £27 in the tank!! And there was someone waiting behind me

Stiggy · Mar 9th, 2008, 03:10 PM

Strange. I've had no problems at all with filling my Dooper.

If you're new to diesel, don't forget to wear the disposable gloves when you fill up. If you get it on your hands, it's not only bad for you but gets diesel all over the inside of your MINI off your hands!

dlpruk · Mar 9th, 2008, 03:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ben__allen (original)

Is it just me, or is there a special 'nack' to getting the fuel nozzle in the fule filler hole correctly to ensure a decent flow of diesel in to the tank? The fill begins and then I get the 'click click' as if the tank is full, even though I have only put a few litres in

I have now filled up four times, and only once have I had a decent, uninterrupted flow of fuel, so am wondering whether it is my technique, or whether there is something wrong with the hole in to the tank which is disrupting the flow - anyone help?

You've probably used pumps with damaged nozzles that splash back to their sensors but retracting the filler a few mm should let the flow run properly.

andrewcregan · Mar 9th, 2008, 05:03 PM

Done 6000 miles in my Dooper, and never had any problems filling up

DaveyC · Mar 11th, 2008, 12:19 PM

I have had the same problem, but the way I think of it is that I fill up less times than I did with my Cooper S

Yoastie · Mar 13th, 2008, 08:33 PM

dlpruk has my vote here...

I suffer from the same, but pull it out slightly. I remember an old petrol 3 series with a very similar problem

W44NE G · Mar 17th, 2008, 05:28 PM

I have this problem but if you twist the pump upside down it seems to sort it and still click off when the tank is full.

supa-dupa-cooper · Mar 17th, 2008, 05:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by W44NE G (original)

I have this problem but if you twist the pump upside down it seems to sort it and still click off when the tank is full.

Will give that a go when I next need fuel

Jun 15th, 2007, 11:21 PM	#1
ben__allen Dooper is the dogz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lancaster Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 1,426 Offline	Filling up Is it just me, or is there a special 'nack' to getting the fuel nozzle in the fule filler hole correctly to ensure a decent flow of diesel in to the tank? The fill begins and then I get the 'click click' as if the tank is full, even though I have only put a few litres in I have now filled up four times, and only once have I had a decent, uninterrupted flow of fuel, so am wondering whether it is my technique, or whether there is something wrong with the hole in to the tank which is disrupting the flow - anyone help?

Jun 15th, 2007, 11:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
minisidewalkman I'm all white now Join Date: May 2007 Location: S.Wales Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 199 Offline	It's all about the angle of the dangle. Try twisting to the left or right. It's finally here

Jun 20th, 2007, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 4,523 Offline	Try using the standard pumps instead of the truck ones. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Mar 9th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 19,024 Offline	I went to get diesel for the first time yesterday (V-Power Diesel), and I constantly got the 'click, click, click' I was at the pump for ages trying to get the damn thing to work properly!! It worked ok when I pulled the pump out slightly but then I was worried it would over fill and spill out? So ended up not getting a full tank. I dont remember this happening when I put fuel in the Dooper I borrowed though (I used BP that time) Does turning it slightly to the left or right work? * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Mar 9th, 2008, 02:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 19,024 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lolance (original) Didn't have this problem on the Dooper but alas, tried to fill up the new one and CLICK CLICK CLICK!! People staring at me like 'why the hell is he trying to fill up a full tank!?' I use the 'slightly pull out but not too much' method, it still auto-clicks when the tank is full. Don't blame me if you get diesel all over yourself tho!! Will try the 'insert at different angle' and 'twist left or right next time'. I will blame you I will probably swear in the petrol station and say its your fault I was highly embarrassed at the pump coz it took me ages to get the £27 in the tank!! And there was someone waiting behind me * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

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Mar 9th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lolance Dooper Scooper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sleazeford Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 454 Offline	Didn't have this problem on the Dooper but alas, tried to fill up the new one and CLICK CLICK CLICK!! People staring at me like 'why the hell is he trying to fill up a full tank!?' I use the 'slightly pull out but not too much' method, it still auto-clicks when the tank is full. Don't blame me if you get diesel all over yourself tho!! Will try the 'insert at different angle' and 'twist left or right next time'.

Mar 9th, 2008, 03:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 376 Offline	Strange. I've had no problems at all with filling my Dooper. If you're new to diesel, don't forget to wear the disposable gloves when you fill up. If you get it on your hands, it's not only bad for you but gets diesel all over the inside of your MINI off your hands!

Mar 9th, 2008, 03:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 362 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ben__allen (original) Is it just me, or is there a special 'nack' to getting the fuel nozzle in the fule filler hole correctly to ensure a decent flow of diesel in to the tank? The fill begins and then I get the 'click click' as if the tank is full, even though I have only put a few litres in I have now filled up four times, and only once have I had a decent, uninterrupted flow of fuel, so am wondering whether it is my technique, or whether there is something wrong with the hole in to the tank which is disrupting the flow - anyone help? You've probably used pumps with damaged nozzles that splash back to their sensors but retracting the filler a few mm should let the flow run properly. David

Mar 9th, 2008, 05:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 626 Offline	Done 6000 miles in my Dooper, and never had any problems filling up

Mar 11th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
DaveyC MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ingleby Barwick Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 136 Offline	I have had the same problem, but the way I think of it is that I fill up less times than I did with my Cooper S

Mar 13th, 2008, 08:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Yoastie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 190 Offline	dlpruk has my vote here... I suffer from the same, but pull it out slightly. I remember an old petrol 3 series with a very similar problem

Mar 17th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
W44NE G MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 180 Offline	I have this problem but if you twist the pump upside down it seems to sort it and still click off when the tank is full.

Mar 17th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 19,024 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by W44NE G (original) I have this problem but if you twist the pump upside down it seems to sort it and still click off when the tank is full. Will give that a go when I next need fuel * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

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