How do you fill up a T350????????
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Hi all
Had my T350c for about 4 weeks now and must have put petrol in it 4 times. I can honestly saay that I am no nearer mastering the art of not emptying 3 litres of fuel down the side of the car at all!!!!!!
No matter what I do, nose all the way in, half way in, nearly all the way out, fast, slow, in bursts, yayde yada IT JUST DOES NOT WORK!!!!!! I get serious blow back all of the time. (No - sorry I did find one way but it took 15 mins of trickling fuel in to get to £10 - not realistic)
I spent nearly 40 mins cleaning super unleaded off the side of the car this afternoon as a result and my handy rag that I keep near the filler handle reeks of petrol now from all the cleaning up.
Can I please have some tips as most of the fuel I am paying for is ending up on the forecourt floor and not at trhe mercy of my heavy right foot!!!!!!
Please help me - its starting to get embarrasing.
Cheers
Had my T350c for about 4 weeks now and must have put petrol in it 4 times. I can honestly saay that I am no nearer mastering the art of not emptying 3 litres of fuel down the side of the car at all!!!!!!
No matter what I do, nose all the way in, half way in, nearly all the way out, fast, slow, in bursts, yayde yada IT JUST DOES NOT WORK!!!!!! I get serious blow back all of the time. (No - sorry I did find one way but it took 15 mins of trickling fuel in to get to £10 - not realistic)
I spent nearly 40 mins cleaning super unleaded off the side of the car this afternoon as a result and my handy rag that I keep near the filler handle reeks of petrol now from all the cleaning up.
Can I please have some tips as most of the fuel I am paying for is ending up on the forecourt floor and not at trhe mercy of my heavy right foot!!!!!!
Please help me - its starting to get embarrasing.
Cheers
I must admit, You seems to be having real trouble!
Nice and slowly has not failed me so far and being very carful putting nozzle in and out.
I usually have the trigger on about 1/4 power and although it takes aapprox 5-8 mins (at a guess) to put in 30 quids worth of fuel, its fun watching everyone perv at the car.
Nice and slowly has not failed me so far and being very carful putting nozzle in and out.
I usually have the trigger on about 1/4 power and although it takes aapprox 5-8 mins (at a guess) to put in 30 quids worth of fuel, its fun watching everyone perv at the car.
Push it as far as it will go inside. If you only put a bit of the nozzle inside, it cuts off all the time. If it is all the way in, never had a problem using the full force of the pump until full. Tissues or rags to wrap around the nozzle prevents any spillage when inserting and taking it out. Unleaded is not good for the paintwork!
For the first four weeks my routine was pretty much:
Open filler cap,
Find tissue,
Wipe face,
Insert nozzle (all the way),
Fill, cut out, fill, cut out (repeat as necessary),
Spurt fuel all over rear of car (time to stop),
Pay,
Find carwash.
It does get better. Waiting until she is near empty and opening the cap very slowly alleviates the 'My Eyes, My Eyes!' risk. Filling slowly, at an angle, seems to avoid spurting unleaded over the paintwork. Still cannot find an angle that will allow 'full speed' on most pumps, mind.
They aren't all the same, so your mileage will vary.
Open filler cap,
Find tissue,
Wipe face,
Insert nozzle (all the way),
Fill, cut out, fill, cut out (repeat as necessary),
Spurt fuel all over rear of car (time to stop),
Pay,
Find carwash.
It does get better. Waiting until she is near empty and opening the cap very slowly alleviates the 'My Eyes, My Eyes!' risk. Filling slowly, at an angle, seems to avoid spurting unleaded over the paintwork. Still cannot find an angle that will allow 'full speed' on most pumps, mind.
They aren't all the same, so your mileage will vary.
If it is really really bad then you could have a blocked breather on the tank. Otherwise you should be able to fill it nice and slowly, about 1/3 throttle. If it clicks off then slow down a bit, also you seem to be able to get away with a few short squeezes of more juice to speed it up. Yes, it takes a while. Better than needing a respray due to the petrol damaging the paint though.
Why dont you do what I did with mine. Heath whilst at the Factory did the only Factory Fit Sagaris filler on a T350.
Problem solved!
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Problem solved!
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Edited by bobd on Monday 5th November 16:51
stub101 said:
T66ORA said:
Its because your idle spped is to high 
DONT - I nearly took you seriously then!!!!!!!!You have all probably realised that I post quite a lot - apologies.
This is what PH is all about, helping others.If we can`t pass on our experiences, it`s a sad world, i`ve had speed 6`s now for 5 years,my old wild nosed Tuscan is up in York, i`ve gone through most things early rebuilds, clutches, good dealers/indy and bad Indies just ask away, in a few months you will be helping others too
I have had mine since May '03 and still haven't mastered it. As has been said, pumps differ and occasionally I come across one that will allow full speed flow. Bliss! My usual method is:-
1) make note of fuel tank level before stopping. This varies by about 5 litres or more depending on recent cornering speed, acceleration, etc. so wait for the float in the tank to stabilise.
2) make the mental calculation of 53 litres (full tank) less current level = fuel needed.
3) deduct 5 litres from that to be on the safe side.
4) open tailgate and get two sheets off the kitchen roll kept there for the purpose
5) cover the fuel opening before opening the fuel valve as it often blows back with a dramatic but highly dangerous spray of vapour everywhere!
6) stick the nozzle right in and twist the handle to about 1 or 2 o'clock - ie.e virtually upside down.
7) place kitchen towel below nozzle to contain most of any overflow.
8) squeeze gently - about a third to half full flow. Gradually increase to see if you have struck lucky with a pump that allows full flow (unlikely).
8) get a crick in the neck whilst trying to squeeze the pump and check the amount put in (whilst trying to look cool and nonchalant and unembarrassed about the time it is taking).
9) when it approaches the amount you have calculated it needed reduce trigger pressure and stop at the first cut out. If you don't you can enjoy the experience of withdrawing the nozzle and watching whilst a few litres drain down the side of the car!
10) close fuel valve
11) wipe excess off flank!
12) throw away paper towel.
13) walk to petrol station to pay (but turn around to catch another look at your pride and joy on the way).
14) wait in queue and look out of the window to admire it some more.
15) pay for the fuel and return to car.
16) drive home and wash hands to remove smell of 99 Octane!
Enjoy
You did ask!
1) make note of fuel tank level before stopping. This varies by about 5 litres or more depending on recent cornering speed, acceleration, etc. so wait for the float in the tank to stabilise.
2) make the mental calculation of 53 litres (full tank) less current level = fuel needed.
3) deduct 5 litres from that to be on the safe side.
4) open tailgate and get two sheets off the kitchen roll kept there for the purpose
5) cover the fuel opening before opening the fuel valve as it often blows back with a dramatic but highly dangerous spray of vapour everywhere!
6) stick the nozzle right in and twist the handle to about 1 or 2 o'clock - ie.e virtually upside down.
7) place kitchen towel below nozzle to contain most of any overflow.
8) squeeze gently - about a third to half full flow. Gradually increase to see if you have struck lucky with a pump that allows full flow (unlikely).
8) get a crick in the neck whilst trying to squeeze the pump and check the amount put in (whilst trying to look cool and nonchalant and unembarrassed about the time it is taking).
9) when it approaches the amount you have calculated it needed reduce trigger pressure and stop at the first cut out. If you don't you can enjoy the experience of withdrawing the nozzle and watching whilst a few litres drain down the side of the car!
10) close fuel valve
11) wipe excess off flank!
12) throw away paper towel.
13) walk to petrol station to pay (but turn around to catch another look at your pride and joy on the way).
14) wait in queue and look out of the window to admire it some more.
15) pay for the fuel and return to car.
16) drive home and wash hands to remove smell of 99 Octane!
Enjoy
You did ask!
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