Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

Fuel filling problem...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 10:11 PM
  #1  
_Cyclone_'s Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,792
Likes: 0
From: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Default Fuel filling problem...

I've noticed since I got the car, every time I fill up at the gas station, the pumps don't stop fast enough, and fuel pours all over the paint. I don't know what it is... I've tried holding the pump open full all the way till it's full... spill. I've tried half-way... spill. I've even tried trickling it in in the last portion of the tank, and it still spills over. It happens at every gas station I go to, and only when the tank is full it spills, not half or three quarters or anything.

Is there something I can clean out or replace or something?
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2005 | 05:13 AM
  #2  
_Cyclone_'s Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,792
Likes: 0
From: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Default Re: Fuel filling problem... (CycloneBlue_1.6EL)

day time bump
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2005 | 08:57 AM
  #3  
sohcvtec1995's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 5,103
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, fl, US
Default Re: Fuel filling problem... (CycloneBlue_1.6EL)

same problem here. Just watch how many gallons you are putting in. Then when it starts reaching the point where it usually spills (usually around 9-9.5 gallons) just stop pumping for a second. then start slowly again and just stop every second or so. Works for me.
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2005 | 01:08 PM
  #4  
_Cyclone_'s Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,792
Likes: 0
From: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Default Re: Fuel filling problem... (sohcvtec1995)

I'm never 100% when it's at the top until it's too late. Maybe I'm just doing it wrong... I haven't had the car for that long, I'll just try and develop a trick... and avoid full service gas stations.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
VTECwalka
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
20
Jan 28, 2013 07:06 AM
shawnperolis
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
9
Aug 20, 2010 06:49 PM
imp0rtedrice
Acura Integra
6
Jan 9, 2005 02:40 PM
sicivic
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
8
Jun 8, 2004 08:43 PM
chiefvtec
Honda Prelude
1
Mar 28, 2003 11:40 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:08 AM.