When filling gas, pump stops before full

mitch32 · 04-29-2012, 12:47 PM

As title; When I'm pumping gas the pump will stop before its full I have to then pull the pump out a bit and continue. Do these cars typically have problems with EVAP? Or is the fill tube just too narrow?

M3SQRD · 04-29-2012, 01:20 PM

I've never had any issues filling up my '09 or '12

crabman · 04-29-2012, 01:45 PM

I get very little in trying to top off. If you are using the same place to fuel it may be that they have a little zippier pumps than average, you run into them here or there.

Peahi · 04-29-2012, 03:49 PM

Always happens to me. I rotate the handle a bit and it usually will restart and continue. It bugs me. Never had this issue on any other cars.

Note: only happens to me at chevron....damn!

atruelunatic · 04-29-2012, 03:53 PM

This usually happens to me in Chevron only. Now I just go to Shell or 76.

Porschefile · 04-29-2012, 04:09 PM

Never experienced this issue in my '08. As said by others, it is likely the pump that is causing the problem.

JZBDCT · 04-29-2012, 04:44 PM

This happens to me all the time. Annoys the crap out of me.

EuroTrip · 04-29-2012, 04:45 PM

Same here, this annoys me to no end. Not sure why it happens.

radiantm3 · 04-29-2012, 04:49 PM

Only happens for me at Chevron stations with my E90's. Never had this issue with my E82 or E92. I think the pump isn't detecting a good seal so it stops.

HamburglarM3 · 04-29-2012, 05:30 PM

It is not your car but the pump itself. That happens to me sometimes. I find if i rotate the pump to the right approx 30 degrees it solves the problem.

crispy tofu · 04-29-2012, 10:59 PM

happend to me at Chevron yesterday. I'll try other stations next week.

M3PO · 04-29-2012, 11:55 PM

Happens to me too. I rotate the handle.

flagger · 04-30-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HamburglarM3

It is not your car but the pump itself. That happens to me sometimes. I find if i rotate the pump to the right approx 30 degrees it solves the problem.

Agree. Not unique to Chevron as stated in other parts of this thread. I've had the same issue with Shell and Exon. There is another thread out there with this issue dissected. Something about a pressure buildup. Rotating the nozzle seems to fix the problem, albeit, it may take a couple of tries.

CanAutM3 · 04-30-2012, 10:01 AM

Happens to me too once in a while. It seems to happen when I get a "fast" pump. Pulling the nozzle out a bit usually fixes the problem.

bigjae1976 · 04-30-2012, 07:43 PM

Never had an issue but I always trust that its full on the first stoppage. My E46 and E90 ALWAYS overflows if I try to top it off.

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Happens to me too once in a while. It seems to happen when I get a "fast" pump. Pulling the nozzle out a bit usually fixes the problem.

That's what she said.

suprafrank · 05-29-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by flagger

Agree. Not unique to Chevron as stated in other parts of this thread. I've had the same issue with Shell and Exon. There is another thread out there with this issue dissected. Something about a pressure buildup. Rotating the nozzle seems to fix the problem, albeit, it may take a couple of tries.

I agree. It seems to be pressure build up and the pump sensed it thought the tank is full. What I do is I squeeze the handle manually lightly so the gas goes into the tank slower and not too fast. That always help. When you do it as I mentioned, you can feel the back pressure but it wouldn't trigger the pump to stop pumping gas but the pump would still stop when the tank is full. I noticed that problem with my previous 350Z also and my Inifiniti FX also so it's not only the M3.

IntegraXTR · 05-30-2012, 01:23 AM

sometimes if i tilt the nozzle too much it will stop...so i hafta fill propping the nozzle sort of upwards so the gas is flowing down.

just gotta fiddle with it at times

tibra1 · 05-30-2012, 01:50 AM

Just fill till it stops..who cares if its not all the way full..

or keep pumping and spill gas on your quarter panel

dvpouldar26 · 05-30-2012, 03:02 AM

This happened to me on my e92 and on my cayman. I had to rotate the nozzle so it will fill up entirely or pull back the suction cup at the head of the nozzle. It is not because the EVAP of the car; it is because of the HEALY system installed on the gas pumps. Either rotate the nozzle or pull back the suction cup on the nozzle. This will occur at stations with new pumps: chevron, 76, wherever. HEALY systems recover the gasoline vapors which build up in pressure as you pump.

crispy tofu · 06-01-2012, 11:42 PM

so i figured it out finally on my car...when i put the hose in a little cocked to the side so the black boot on the hose doesn't form a good seal around my inlet (allowing air gap), it works just fine and fills up properly.

bak5e · 06-28-2012, 07:05 AM

Had the same issue with a 3 week old 2013 m3 conv. Also had an icreased emmissions warning. Car has now been back at the dealer for a week with a new valve being replaced that was supposed to be shunting the gas fumes through the exhaust but instead out of the tank. Now replacing the dmtl valve. Pretty good start for 3 weeks in, don't you think? And this replaced a 2011 550i that had so many problems they let me out early....

04-29-2012, 12:47 PM	#1
mitch32 First Lieutenant 126 Rep 316 Posts Drives: F82 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan iTrader: (3)	When filling gas, pump stops before full As title; When I'm pumping gas the pump will stop before its full I have to then pull the pump out a bit and continue. Do these cars typically have problems with EVAP? Or is the fill tube just too narrow?
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M3SQRD Major General 2131 Rep 5,516 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	I've never had any issues filling up my '09 or '12
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04-29-2012, 01:45 PM	#3
crabman Captain 200 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2024 X5M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I get very little in trying to top off. If you are using the same place to fuel it may be that they have a little zippier pumps than average, you run into them here or there.
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Peahi Captain 13 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 CPE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Always happens to me. I rotate the handle a bit and it usually will restart and continue. It bugs me. Never had this issue on any other cars. Note: only happens to me at chevron....damn! __________________ Last edited by Peahi; 04-30-2012 at 03:29 PM..
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atruelunatic Lieutenant 96 Rep 473 Posts Drives: n/a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1)	This usually happens to me in Chevron only. Now I just go to Shell or 76. __________________ 2011 e92 JzB 6MT Akrapovic Evolution, ESS Tune, KW V3
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04-29-2012, 04:09 PM	#6
Porschefile Major 59 Rep 1,250 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (7)	Never experienced this issue in my '08. As said by others, it is likely the pump that is causing the problem.
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JZBDCT Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 214 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: yonder iTrader: (0)	This happens to me all the time. Annoys the crap out of me. __________________ 2012 BMW M3 Coupe JZB/Fox Red DCT ZCP. Vorsteiner Double Sided Carbon Fiber CSL Boot Lid. Paint Match Grills, Side markers, Reflectors. Carbon Fiber Splitters. Lux Angel Eyes. Custom Rear Section Exhaust with valves. Next mod: Valentine 1
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EuroTrip BMW FAN 43 Rep 723 Posts Drives: 2002 E46 M3 AW 6MT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Laguna Beach, CA iTrader: (5)	Same here, this annoys me to no end. Not sure why it happens.
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radiantm3 Apex Everything! 976 Rep 4,378 Posts Drives: 2007 Honda S2000, 2017 GT350 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cedar Park, TX iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [9.35] 2014 BMW i3 [10.00]	Only happens for me at Chevron stations with my E90's. Never had this issue with my E82 or E92. I think the pump isn't detecting a good seal so it stops. __________________ 2011 E92 M3(Sold). 2007 Honda S2000 (Track Car). 2016 Cayman GT4 (Sold). 2017 Shelby GT350 (AKA Crowd Killer). My pet project: https://stickershift.com
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HamburglarM3 New Member 5 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	It is not your car but the pump itself. That happens to me sometimes. I find if i rotate the pump to the right approx 30 degrees it solves the problem.
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04-29-2012, 10:59 PM	#11
crispy tofu Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	happend to me at Chevron yesterday. I'll try other stations next week.
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M3PO Colonel 84 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	Happens to me too. I rotate the handle. __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R
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CanAutM3 General 21115 Rep 20,741 Posts Drives: 2021 911 turbo Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 Audi RS6 [10.00] 2021 Porsche 911 turbo [10.00]	Happens to me too once in a while. It seems to happen when I get a "fast" pump. Pulling the nozzle out a bit usually fixes the problem.
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05-30-2012, 01:23 AM	#17
IntegraXTR Captain 187 Rep 714 Posts Drives: MY08 E92 M3 and MY15 F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (4)	sometimes if i tilt the nozzle too much it will stop...so i hafta fill propping the nozzle sort of upwards so the gas is flowing down. just gotta fiddle with it at times
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05-30-2012, 01:50 AM	#18
tibra1 Banned 127 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Just fill till it stops..who cares if its not all the way full.. or keep pumping and spill gas on your quarter panel
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05-30-2012, 03:02 AM	#19
dvpouldar26 Major 64 Rep 1,498 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 328i, Porsche 987.1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (4)	This happened to me on my e92 and on my cayman. I had to rotate the nozzle so it will fill up entirely or pull back the suction cup at the head of the nozzle. It is not because the EVAP of the car; it is because of the HEALY system installed on the gas pumps. Either rotate the nozzle or pull back the suction cup on the nozzle. This will occur at stations with new pumps: chevron, 76, wherever. HEALY systems recover the gasoline vapors which build up in pressure as you pump. __________________ E92 328i Jet Black / Gloss Black Grilles / 8000k D1S low beam / 6000k HID fogs / GP Thunder 8500k angels & cornering bulbs / black reflectors / gloss black vinyled window trim / tints / smoked rear turn signals / black roundels / AC Schnitzer roof spoiler / VRS style decklid spoiler / Matte black Stripes / Rear fogs / matte mirrors / 19" LM reps / APR lip
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crispy tofu Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	so i figured it out finally on my car...when i put the hose in a little cocked to the side so the black boot on the hose doesn't form a good seal around my inlet (allowing air gap), it works just fine and fills up properly.
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06-28-2012, 07:05 AM	#21
bak5e Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2012 m3 conv Join Date: May 2012 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (0)	Same problem Had the same issue with a 3 week old 2013 m3 conv. Also had an icreased emmissions warning. Car has now been back at the dealer for a week with a new valve being replaced that was supposed to be shunting the gas fumes through the exhaust but instead out of the tank. Now replacing the dmtl valve. Pretty good start for 3 weeks in, don't you think? And this replaced a 2011 550i that had so many problems they let me out early....
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