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Jayde · 11-16-2012, 11:30 PM

I've had it happen on my old car once and not notice it was happening till someone pointed it out, but I don't think I had it in all the way to create back pressure to kick it off, but now I actually watch the nozzle and listen for the tank getting fill. I did have a little overspill once, but not nearly as bad in my old car. Think it was a crappy pump, and it was at a station I've never been to before. But I cleaned it up right away, no damage done. Now I go to the same gas station, hell I even try to get the same pump there too. Call me crazy!

travace · 11-16-2012, 11:43 PM

never had that happen. i know it must be close tho cause i can hear it rush up the tube right before the auto stop clicks the handle making it stop.

that vid almost looks like some kinda back pressure thing the way it spews out.

deedz · 11-17-2012, 04:09 AM

Never happens, sometimes i feel like it dosnt even fill enough

A5D5TRYR · 11-17-2012, 12:10 PM

This used to happen to me at certain stations on my WRX. So I started listening for when the gas is coming up the neck and just let go instead of letting the pump auto-shutoff. I also ran into problems with fitment at certain stations where the pump fit in at such an angle that the auto-shutoff would trip from the gas bouncing off the wall even though the tank was empty. Pain in the ass.

TRBO2NR · 11-17-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaJoian

Never had this problem before as I always manually gas it instead of using the autofill function. Was kinda curious so I decided to Youtube it happening...

Kinda like this?...

Yes, that is exactly what is happening whether I use the trigger lock or just hold the trigger myself. Sounds like i need to try a different station.

gmookher · 11-17-2012, 01:35 PM

also, dont wait till youre empty

ChristosG · 01-07-2013, 07:14 PM

I just recently started having this problem. In my case, I get a lot of spillage. It actually soaks my whole wheel well area. It only happens at Petro Canada station near my house so far.

chenshuo · 01-07-2013, 08:03 PM

that can be quite dangerous. what if when it overflows and you rush over to stop and hit the metal nozzle on another metal surface and create a spark?

Panda Grahams · 01-07-2013, 09:35 PM

It's happened to my Z, it was usually just the station and after the car was nice and hot (fumes?)

TRBO2NR · 01-08-2013, 10:55 AM

I have found this to happen at pretty much any station... Seems like a bad design by Scion/Subaru to me... The only way I can avoid it is to listen... Once I hear the gas starting to fill up the filler tube, I slow down the flow (100% down to 25%-50%) and wait for it to stop automatically. That is the only way that works for me.

ChristosG · 01-08-2013, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRBO2NR

I have found this to happen at pretty much any station... Seems like a bad design by Scion/Subaru to me... The only way I can avoid it is to listen... Once I hear the gas starting to fill up the filler tube, I slow down the flow (100% down to 25%-50%) and wait for it to stop automatically. That is the only way that works for me.

I guess I'll just have to learn to pay more attention while filling up. Still, it's frustrating.

nickmaster · 01-09-2013, 05:11 PM

i was just thinking about this thread last night while filling up ... next thing i knew i was putting sands on the floor cause the gas over flow .. well i guess i have to pay attention everytime i will put gas in my car

BigRedDog · 09-13-2013, 09:56 PM

I had this same problem. The auto-shutoff kept me from pumping gas. I even spilled out fuel when tank was empty.

I thought it was a clogged vent tube, but the dealer said it was good. Brought the car to the dealership after the holiday and they told me it was a collapsed filler tube.
The part number is SU003-01093
The notes on the service paperwork says "found inner lining of hose to be collapsed causing restriction."

Just wanted to post the info just in case anyone experiences this problem.

I got the car back today, though I haven't tried to pump gas yet.

11-16-2012, 11:30 PM	#15
Jayde Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Satin White Pearl BRZ Limited Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 2,310 Thanks: 751 Thanked 696 Times in 464 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s)	I've had it happen on my old car once and not notice it was happening till someone pointed it out, but I don't think I had it in all the way to create back pressure to kick it off, but now I actually watch the nozzle and listen for the tank getting fill. I did have a little overspill once, but not nearly as bad in my old car. Think it was a crappy pump, and it was at a station I've never been to before. But I cleaned it up right away, no damage done. Now I go to the same gas station, hell I even try to get the same pump there too. Call me crazy! __________________ ◄Tri-State Owners Club, Facebook Group► *BRZerhood*

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11-17-2012, 04:09 AM	#17
deedz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Rocket Bunny FR-S Location: Irvine/Huntington Beach Orange County Posts: 739 Thanks: 157 Thanked 283 Times in 141 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	Never happens, sometimes i feel like it dosnt even fill enough

11-17-2012, 12:10 PM	#18
A5D5TRYR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: FR-S 6MT Ultramarine (BeeDrill) Location: London, Canada Posts: 238 Thanks: 104 Thanked 56 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	This used to happen to me at certain stations on my WRX. So I started listening for when the gas is coming up the neck and just let go instead of letting the pump auto-shutoff. I also ran into problems with fitment at certain stations where the pump fit in at such an angle that the auto-shutoff would trip from the gas bouncing off the wall even though the tank was empty. Pain in the ass.

11-17-2012, 01:35 PM	#20
gmookher Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: VortechSC,BorlaEL,Perrin,GCRace Location: HighHeatHighAltitudeAZ,USA Posts: 2,254 Thanks: 458 Thanked 669 Times in 394 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	also, dont wait till youre empty

01-07-2013, 07:14 PM	#21
ChristosG Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Hot Lava 6MT Location: Toronto Posts: 191 Thanks: 37 Thanked 65 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I just recently started having this problem. In my case, I get a lot of spillage. It actually soaks my whole wheel well area. It only happens at Petro Canada station near my house so far.

01-07-2013, 08:03 PM	#22
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	that can be quite dangerous. what if when it overflows and you rush over to stop and hit the metal nozzle on another metal surface and create a spark?

01-07-2013, 09:35 PM	#23
Panda Grahams Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: '22 BRZ Location: Colorado Posts: 392 Thanks: 204 Thanked 214 Times in 94 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	It's happened to my Z, it was usually just the station and after the car was nice and hot (fumes?)

01-08-2013, 10:55 AM	#24
TRBO2NR Speed Racer Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 94' Supra TT 6MT, 11' Subaru WRX Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 160 Thanks: 42 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I have found this to happen at pretty much any station... Seems like a bad design by Scion/Subaru to me... The only way I can avoid it is to listen... Once I hear the gas starting to fill up the filler tube, I slow down the flow (100% down to 25%-50%) and wait for it to stop automatically. That is the only way that works for me.

01-09-2013, 05:11 PM	#26
nickmaster me Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: USA Posts: 43 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	i was just thinking about this thread last night while filling up ... next thing i knew i was putting sands on the floor cause the gas over flow .. well i guess i have to pay attention everytime i will put gas in my car

09-13-2013, 09:56 PM	#27
BigRedDog Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: FR-S Firestorm 6MT Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 57 Thanks: 43 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I had this same problem. The auto-shutoff kept me from pumping gas. I even spilled out fuel when tank was empty. I thought it was a clogged vent tube, but the dealer said it was good. Brought the car to the dealership after the holiday and they told me it was a collapsed filler tube. The part number is SU003-01093 The notes on the service paperwork says "found inner lining of hose to be collapsed causing restriction." Just wanted to post the info just in case anyone experiences this problem. I got the car back today, though I haven't tried to pump gas yet.

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