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Why does my gas pump keep stopping when filling the tank?

Why does my gas pump keep stopping when filling the tank?

This past week, on 4 separate occasions, the pump will only put in a couple cents’ worth of gasoline, then keep stopping. It only started about a week ago, and the first time I thought it was a faulty pump, because my gauge inside clearly indicated it was down to half a tank.

What to do if your fuel pump doesn’t click off?

Try not pulling the trigger on the pump so far. If the fuel isn’t coming out so fast it won’t be pushing air out of the tank so fast so the pump won’t click off. Be careful about not pushing the nozzle into the filler as far.

Why is my Montego tank not filling up?

Some 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Montego and Freestyle vehicles may experience premature automatic shut off of the fuel fill nozzle. Several variables, including variations in fuel pump nozzles, fuel flow rates, and fuel flow pressure may result in the premature automatic shut off of the fuel fill nozzle making it more difficult to fill the fuel tank.

Why does the gas pump nozzle keep turning off?

The gas pump keeps stopping – every 30 seconds or so – while I’m trying to fill it. It makes for a long, frustrating fill. What is causing this? – Woodrow in Newcastle, Ont.

This past week, on 4 separate occasions, the pump will only put in a couple cents’ worth of gasoline, then keep stopping. It only started about a week ago, and the first time I thought it was a faulty pump, because my gauge inside clearly indicated it was down to half a tank.

Some 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Montego and Freestyle vehicles may experience premature automatic shut off of the fuel fill nozzle. Several variables, including variations in fuel pump nozzles, fuel flow rates, and fuel flow pressure may result in the premature automatic shut off of the fuel fill nozzle making it more difficult to fill the fuel tank.

Try not pulling the trigger on the pump so far. If the fuel isn’t coming out so fast it won’t be pushing air out of the tank so fast so the pump won’t click off. Be careful about not pushing the nozzle into the filler as far.

The gas pump keeps stopping – every 30 seconds or so – while I’m trying to fill it. It makes for a long, frustrating fill. What is causing this? – Woodrow in Newcastle, Ont.

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Ruth Doyle