Filling TDi at the pumps
Filling TDi at the pumps
Hi all,
I got a polo 9n TDi back in Feb 05 as my first ever car. It always takes me ages to fill it at the pumps - even on an near empty tank the pump keeps cutting out, this is at every petrol station I've been to. To fill it I have to be very gentle with the handle, and basically let the diesel trickle in. Generally takes me about 5-10 minutes to fill the thank.
Is this normal for a TDi, or should I get it looked into? I know its not normal for a petrol 9n because I've got one as a courtesy car while mines in the garage (pre-christmas accident in a car park ). With the courtesy car, I just put the hose in and hold down the handle and it pours out quickly without cutting out - which I presume is normal. Also notice on the petrol car, there are rubber flaps around the intake.
I got a polo 9n TDi back in Feb 05 as my first ever car. It always takes me ages to fill it at the pumps - even on an near empty tank the pump keeps cutting out, this is at every petrol station I've been to. To fill it I have to be very gentle with the handle, and basically let the diesel trickle in. Generally takes me about 5-10 minutes to fill the thank.
Is this normal for a TDi, or should I get it looked into? I know its not normal for a petrol 9n because I've got one as a courtesy car while mines in the garage (pre-christmas accident in a car park ). With the courtesy car, I just put the hose in and hold down the handle and it pours out quickly without cutting out - which I presume is normal. Also notice on the petrol car, there are rubber flaps around the intake.
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i have actually noticed that before. the pump often cuts out when i am filling up. the handle keep clicking as if it was full-not all the time though.
i usually jusr adjust how much of the nozel is in and the angle i hold it at. sometimes it doesnt work tho and i have given up on filling up. never thought about getting it looked at though as it doesnt happen all the time
i usually jusr adjust how much of the nozel is in and the angle i hold it at. sometimes it doesnt work tho and i have given up on filling up. never thought about getting it looked at though as it doesnt happen all the time
It used to happen and now i just think i've got the nack of it.
Tend to push it in then turn it to the right slightly and it seems to pump the diesel in quicker.
Sometimes i think its the pump themselves actually. One Shell garage near J9 M1 clicks ever 30 seconds when i use it but at BP i dont get it clicking until it's full.
Tend to push it in then turn it to the right slightly and it seems to pump the diesel in quicker.
Sometimes i think its the pump themselves actually. One Shell garage near J9 M1 clicks ever 30 seconds when i use it but at BP i dont get it clicking until it's full.
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Re: Filling TDi at the pumps
I remember you dented it not long after you had it didn't you?SamY wrote:I've got one as a courtesy car while mines in the garage (pre-christmas accident in a car park ).
Take more care of your polo lol
I've only ever had to fill up a diesel once and it felt like pumping treacle into the tank, and the smell.
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Thanks for the replies.
I think I've tried swivelling the nozzle around, and it does seem better if I dont plunge it all the way in (ooeer). But it still requires a delicate balancing act to keep it from clicking off.
Im falling in love with the courtesy car - its a black three door polo I think its a 1.4 FSi. Its a lot smoother than my TDi, and quite noticably faster from standstill, but the TDi definately has the upper hand once the cars moving.
I think I've tried swivelling the nozzle around, and it does seem better if I dont plunge it all the way in (ooeer). But it still requires a delicate balancing act to keep it from clicking off.
Haha, yep thats me alright although this time it wasnt my fault. Someone ran into me in a crowded car park.GaryUK wrote:
I remember you dented it not long after you had it didn't you?
Take more care of your polo lol
I've only ever had to fill up a diesel once and it felt like pumping treacle into the tank, and the smell.
Im falling in love with the courtesy car - its a black three door polo I think its a 1.4 FSi. Its a lot smoother than my TDi, and quite noticably faster from standstill, but the TDi definately has the upper hand once the cars moving.
Sounds like a classic case of jiggling your nozzle around! Not just a diesel thing from my experience. Whilst we're on the subject of filling up with diesel, I must admit to wearing a plastic glove when filling up! Yes it's a really girly thing to do, but it really does stop smelly diesel getting on your hands
I do the same, diesel pumps always seem to to leak and be covered in diesel. I always wear them or if there's none i use paper towel around the handle.Goosey wrote:Sounds like a classic case of jiggling your nozzle around! Not just a diesel thing from my experience. Whilst we're on the subject of filling up with diesel, I must admit to wearing a plastic glove when filling up! Yes it's a really girly thing to do, but it really does stop smelly diesel getting on your hands
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