why can't I fill my gas tank all the way up?

[ccmagic]

Does anyone have the problem filling up their gas tank. When I go to the gas station I like to "fill her up". I mean I like to get a full tank of gas. When I try to fill up my 996 tt the auto shut off on the pump makes it so I have to keep on resqueezing the handle. Any suggestions???

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[sweeney186]

May sound silly but hold the handle upsidedown while filling

[Duane996tt]

Yup the best you can get is 3/4 if tank unless you hold the nozzle at an extreme angle. But be careful, you and also flood the evamp canister.

[beegee]

I have the same problem in my 996 C4S and my previous 986 Boxster S. The trick is to hold the pump at the 9:00 position.

[Project911]

I have the same problem on my 996TT, talked to other turbo guys and all have the same problem. There's a way to reset it, but I think you need to empty out the fuel. Any tech support here...?

[art4iza]

So I was not the only one, I thought I was losing it

[Project911]

Originally Posted by art4iza

So I was not the only one, I thought I was losing it

Lol...I was going trigger happy on that nozzle.

[Speedy996tt]

i have the same problem as well...

[ari]

things that seem to work for me

1. Leave the car running
2. Don't pump at full speed
3. For some reason older gas stations without the newest evaporative collection systems (the flexible hose that goes over the nozzle) seem to work best

It's a very common problem. Sucks to fill the already tiny gas tank and drive away only 3/4 full.

[Project911]

Originally Posted by ari

things that seem to work for me

1. Leave the car running
2. Don't pump at full speed
3. For some reason older gas stations without the newest evaporative collection systems (the flexible hose that goes over the nozzle) seem to work best

It's a very common problem. Sucks to fill the already tiny gas tank and drive away only 3/4 full.

I usually turn my key to ignition 2 and try filling to the full line before I stop pumping.

[MY996TT]

Someone told me to hold the nozzle upside down, but it didn't work for me. With my car, I need to hold the nozzle in around the 8:00 position... fill up all the way without a click.

[TurboCab]

Had this problem and solved it by pulling the nozzle out and then putting it back in. I need to do this a few times if I want a full tank, but it works. Not sure why

[wross996TT]

Wow...I can't believe this many of you have to go through hoops to fill the tank. Anyway, things in general regarding fuel filling (that I have heard of)

1. Fuse, E6 (usually fuel will squirt back at you)
2. Pinched vent tubing (TSB 5/99, 2015)
3. Incorrect fuel level display (TSB 01/04, 2066)
4. Calibration issue
5. Various "legends" about nozzle differences, angle of entry and depth of entry (OK I know what you guys are thinking...gutter minds)...I have heard 9:00 position works better...LOL
6. Fuel pump, ruptured fuel lines...all resulting in car won't start
7. Fuel level sender unit (either failed or the floater arm is stuck behind hoses)
8. Fuel filter (only pre '02 as post 02 the filter is integrated)

[got2]

This works for me every time:

1. Put the nozzle in and engage the hands-free mechanism at the maximum.
2. When it clicks off, grip the handle and lift it up and toward the car like you were pouring a bucket.
3. While holding in that position, squeeze the handle all the way and stay in that position until it clicks off again.
4. You now have a full tank and you should see a tiny pool of fuel sitting on the metal flapper.

[dan2357]

I had this problem before. Try pulling the nozzle out a little, just enough that it is still the tank but not all the way out. Just enough to compensate for the automatic shutoff on the handle