Problems refueling?

rfields576 · 06-26-2008, 03:31 AM

I have a '05 Wrangler Ruby Unlimited and have noticed since owning it the past year that refueling is a problem. What I mean is that when the tank gets close to topping off, fuel will spill out of the tank. The automatic shutoff from the refueling hose / nozzle does not stop pumping like it should. When I being my other vehicle (non-Jeep) to the same tank, same nozzle, it works fine.

Does anyone experience the same problem? What I do to alleviate that is just slow down the pumping to a mere trickle which allows a stop to the nozzle.

Thanks for checking this out.

Also, I get about 13 - 14 gallons to the mile...I mean miles to the gallon.

Unheroic Hero · 06-26-2008, 06:59 AM

Try turning the nozzle sideways and see if it will go in a little more. If the nozzle isn't in the tank all the way, I don't think that it will cut off when it's full.

cavediverjc · 06-26-2008, 01:01 PM

Hey bro, my 2005 does the same thing. Even turning the nozzle sideways doesn't work (on mine, it might on yours). What I do is listen for the change in pitch of the fuel going into my tank. It'll sound different. Then I slow down the flow and pump manually unti it's full. It's all about the sound. Hope this helps.

JCS05Rubi · 06-26-2008, 02:09 PM

My 97 sport, and my 2005 Rubicon do the same thing. Jeep did a crappy job when they designed that fuel neck. Its almost a 50/50 shot when you buy a Jeep if it will do it or not

Anyway, some stations work better than others, and I also use CaveDivers method myself. Works ok as long as you are paying attention and don't zone out.

BTW, my SWB Rubicon 6spd gets about 15 mpg average with the top on, so I would say 13-14 for an unlimited is just about right. With the 4.11s and the heavy MT/Rs, our gas mileage falls far short of a normal 4.0 Sport/X/Sahara.

mr4x4 · 06-26-2008, 02:36 PM

mine cuts off on its own but my dads 2000 sport doesnt cut off on its own

Triple88a · 06-26-2008, 03:06 PM

depends on how you put the hose in there. If you have it too far out, it will overfill. If you put it in all the way, it shuts off so put it in there just a bit pulled out.

oldgus · 07-01-2008, 08:35 PM

Ditto post #3. And just in case - don't forget to flip the cap over the nozzle or your hands will smell like gas after you screw it back on.

**coyote_94yj** · 07-02-2008, 02:07 AM

Man, thats the exact opposite of mine. When I refuel mine the thing is clicking off all the time. Kind of a PITA. Well now that I think of it since I did the body lift it hasn't done it.

debruins · 07-02-2008, 08:59 AM

yeah mine clicks off all the time, i actually have to have it half out for it to work, if it put it all the way it the thing wont pump at all

**tazmann910** · 07-02-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by debruins

yeah mine clicks off all the time, i actually have to have it half out for it to work, if it put it all the way it the thing wont pump at all

Triple88a · 07-02-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coyote_94yj

Man, thats the exact opposite of mine. When I refuel mine the thing is clicking off all the time. Kind of a PITA. Well now that I think of it since I did the body lift it hasn't done it.

Stick it in halfway dude

, the hole on your rear is too small for it

oh carp i em strating to saound lake Derek nuw

**coyote_94yj** · 07-02-2008, 08:00 PM

Mine doesn't do it anymore since I did the body lift.

And how would you know what the size of the hole on my rear is???

Triple88a · 07-02-2008, 08:17 PM

lol if it doesnt work with it all the way in, then it doesnt fit. You have enlarged your hole so that's why yours works now.

**coyote_94yj** · 07-02-2008, 08:30 PM

Uhhh...I don't follow your logic. How can the inlet hole get larger if all I did was put more distance between the body and frame. I never touched the filler neck or the tank inlet. The reason (I assume) that mine works fine now is the connecting hoses are straighter and no longer have a sharp bend in them. Theres no way the hole just gets bigger, unless your talking about something else and if so...Thats just icky man!!!

Triple88a · 07-02-2008, 09:08 PM

lol your hole is now deeper and straighter

debruins · 07-02-2008, 09:16 PM

my god

**tazmann910** · 07-02-2008, 11:11 PM

This can go so many different directions.

**coyote_94yj** · 07-02-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by debruins

my god

You have no idea how hard I laughed when I saw your post.

Taz - No. Its only supposed to go one way.

**tazmann910** · 07-02-2008, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coyote_94yj

You have no idea how hard I laughed when I saw your post.

Taz - No. Its only supposed to go one way.

This is true.

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06-26-2008, 03:31 AM	#1
rfields576 Newb Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	Problems refueling? I have a '05 Wrangler Ruby Unlimited and have noticed since owning it the past year that refueling is a problem. What I mean is that when the tank gets close to topping off, fuel will spill out of the tank. The automatic shutoff from the refueling hose / nozzle does not stop pumping like it should. When I being my other vehicle (non-Jeep) to the same tank, same nozzle, it works fine. Does anyone experience the same problem? What I do to alleviate that is just slow down the pumping to a mere trickle which allows a stop to the nozzle. Thanks for checking this out. Also, I get about 13 - 14 gallons to the mile...I mean miles to the gallon.

06-26-2008, 02:09 PM	#4
JCS05Rubi Jeeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: central md Posts: 2,387	My 97 sport, and my 2005 Rubicon do the same thing. Jeep did a crappy job when they designed that fuel neck. Its almost a 50/50 shot when you buy a Jeep if it will do it or not Anyway, some stations work better than others, and I also use CaveDivers method myself. Works ok as long as you are paying attention and don't zone out. BTW, my SWB Rubicon 6spd gets about 15 mpg average with the top on, so I would say 13-14 for an unlimited is just about right. With the 4.11s and the heavy MT/Rs, our gas mileage falls far short of a normal 4.0 Sport/X/Sahara. __________________ Looking for a Springfield XD 4" 9mm in MD! Willing to consider SC or Tactical models as well! 1997 Wrangler Sport - 5 spd. Retired 2005 Wrangler Rubicon - 6spd\|KC 55watt fogs, IPF H4s with fatboys,Uniden CB radio/Teraflex mount http://www.4x4s-pod.com/

06-26-2008, 02:36 PM	#5
mr4x4 Jeeper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,135	mine cuts off on its own but my dads 2000 sport doesnt cut off on its own __________________ 2001 jeep wrangler sahara 4" lift 1" body lift 35" maxxis bighorn tires OX locker front detroit locker back 4.56 gears

07-01-2008, 08:35 PM	#7
oldgus Jeeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back in Hiding Posts: 462	Ditto post #3. And just in case - don't forget to flip the cap over the nozzle or your hands will smell like gas after you screw it back on. __________________ I wouldn't be so paranoid if everyone wasn't out to get me. Blacked Out '06 Unlimited/Dual Tops/6 Speed Manual/D30 front D44rear LSD/2" Pro Comp spring lift ES3000 shocks/32" BFG ATs 15" RockCrawler Soft 8s/Bumper Hoop/Warrior Diff Guards/EMP Rocker Guards/EMP Steering Box Skid/Taillight Guards/10K Tow Hooks/Curt Hitch with Hook/Locking Gas Hatch/InstaTrunk/Uniden Pro510XL cb 4' Wilson Antenna/no back seats/1.25" JKS BL/MML & Quicker Discos coming soon

06-26-2008, 06:59 AM	#2
Unheroic Hero Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NC Posts: 75	Try turning the nozzle sideways and see if it will go in a little more. If the nozzle isn't in the tank all the way, I don't think that it will cut off when it's full.

06-26-2008, 01:01 PM	#3
cavediverjc Jeeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the grassy knoll..... Posts: 1,308	Hey bro, my 2005 does the same thing. Even turning the nozzle sideways doesn't work (on mine, it might on yours). What I do is listen for the change in pitch of the fuel going into my tank. It'll sound different. Then I slow down the flow and pump manually unti it's full. It's all about the sound. Hope this helps. __________________ Americans sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do them harm... Happiness is a Barrett M82A1 .50 caliber and a target at least a click out........ May God have mercy upon my enemies....because I won't.

06-26-2008, 03:06 PM	#6
Triple88a Jeeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,916	depends on how you put the hose in there. If you have it too far out, it will overfill. If you put it in all the way, it shuts off so put it in there just a bit pulled out.

07-02-2008, 02:07 AM	#8
coyote_94yj Instigator WF Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lechlade, United Kingdom Posts: 1,400	Man, thats the exact opposite of mine. When I refuel mine the thing is clicking off all the time. Kind of a PITA. Well now that I think of it since I did the body lift it hasn't done it. __________________ __________ l__l__\____\ l/-\l-_l_/ --#llllll#- \__/ - \____H ___H (o)__) (o)__)---o-)__) Wrench, Wreck, Repeat. Caterpillar Jeep Pics 94 YJ with a couple bolts ons

07-02-2008, 08:59 AM	#9
debruins Jeeper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Needham Ma, Rangeley ME in the summer Posts: 5,276	yeah mine clicks off all the time, i actually have to have it half out for it to work, if it put it all the way it the thing wont pump at all __________________ TJ site http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2671613 CJ site http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2671632 olllllllo and yes i know what the little red lines under the words mean, i just dont care!

07-02-2008, 08:00 PM	#12
coyote_94yj Instigator WF Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lechlade, United Kingdom Posts: 1,400	Mine doesn't do it anymore since I did the body lift. And how would you know what the size of the hole on my rear is??? __________________ __________ l__l__\____\ l/-\l-_l_/ --#llllll#- \__/ - \____H ___H (o)__) (o)__)---o-)__) Wrench, Wreck, Repeat. Caterpillar Jeep Pics 94 YJ with a couple bolts ons

07-02-2008, 08:17 PM	#13
Triple88a Jeeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,916	lol if it doesnt work with it all the way in, then it doesnt fit. You have enlarged your hole so that's why yours works now.

07-02-2008, 08:30 PM	#14
coyote_94yj Instigator WF Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lechlade, United Kingdom Posts: 1,400	Uhhh...I don't follow your logic. How can the inlet hole get larger if all I did was put more distance between the body and frame. I never touched the filler neck or the tank inlet. The reason (I assume) that mine works fine now is the connecting hoses are straighter and no longer have a sharp bend in them. Theres no way the hole just gets bigger, unless your talking about something else and if so...Thats just icky man!!! __________________ __________ l__l__\____\ l/-\l-_l_/ --#llllll#- \__/ - \____H ___H (o)__) (o)__)---o-)__) Wrench, Wreck, Repeat. Caterpillar Jeep Pics 94 YJ with a couple bolts ons

07-02-2008, 09:08 PM	#15
Triple88a Jeeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,916	lol your hole is now deeper and straighter

07-02-2008, 09:16 PM	#16
debruins Jeeper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Needham Ma, Rangeley ME in the summer Posts: 5,276	my god __________________ TJ site http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2671613 CJ site http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2671632 olllllllo and yes i know what the little red lines under the words mean, i just dont care!

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