Weird gas pumping question... or not...
 

Am I the only 911 owner that has to flip the gas pump nozzle upside down in order to pump gas at full flow into the car? Is this some weird 911-ism I have been dealing with since buying my car last fall? I have searched for it but not found the right thread yet. Has this been covered?

Normal

Why then? Does the neck cause the gas to pool up under full flow, blocking the outlet? Not really a big deal, but man I get the strangest looks at the gas station...

dunno, but, it appears to be normal to do this.

It's another marvel of the amazing German engineering we have all come to love, and another way for the Porsche owner to feel and act different.
Just be glad they're not watching you adjust the heat and ventilation controls.

I do have a car that needs the nozzle flipped, but my SC has never had any issues. I also learned that when the nozzle shuts off, not to try to stuff any more in because it's competely full.

me too!!

sucks when you have the antennae up. makes you look "special" at the pump.

That is weird, to me anyway. My antenna is on the right side. Mine is power, could that be the difference.

Also, can someone tell me if I did something wrong - I got this weird message from Pelican saying no response necessary, and at the top of the message, it says "QUIT".

i never tried putting in upside down but i find it works best when its only in alittle bit and pointing forward twords the tank.
You know what i find totally annoying is when people flip the hose up to get that last bit out of the hose when their done pumping! I see everyone doing it nowadays. Am i missing somthing or is this totally useless since the shutoff is at the trigger.

I only pump gas with the nozzle upside down if I have to park with the gas pump on the right hand side of the car (all of the left side pumps are taken).

The 911 is narrow enough so that you can pump gas by pulling the gas hose over the front hood if you hold the nozzle upside down.

Now THAT gets some strange looks. Just pull out a Mentos and pop it in your mouth.

and then take a huge swig of Diet Coke:D

while your wolfing down a double whopper with cheese

V8_ranch,

I've found the shut-off problem is often dependent on which pump I use and there is no consistency. Porsche930dude's answer--insert just a bit--seems to get me out of a jam most often when I hit the temperamental pump. If your car consistently trips the shut off, try pulling back the rubber collar on the nozzle and compress it toward the trigger. It works by overriding the shut off, but it does allow those nasty hydrocarbons to escape.

LJ, saw your location and got excited. My wife and I are from San Clemente/Capo Beach. Her dad grew up there. Know any Trotters? He has been big into Porsche since back in the day when he bought a new 53 cab.

Sorry, got a little nostalgic when I saw where you are from. Do you know Cal and Con Weber? They are both 911 freaks there as well.

Thanks for the tips. Have not had any trouble getting gas, just annoying sometimes. Mostly bothers my wife.

NORMAL:

Seems so obvious, been doing exactly that for many years. Biggest problem is here all stations are full service and getting the pump boys to rotate the thing 180degrees requires me to get out of the car and do it myself.
As with most things DIY gets the job done correctly.

diverdan

V8_ranch,

Sorry, the names you mentioned are not familiar but I've only lived here for 32 years--not yet a local. Do know Bill Brewster though, he's my mechanic and neighbor. Have those you mentioned give me a call--send me an e-mail.

Here in WAWA....my '88 takes fuel 'normally'....the only problem being when the station has the shorty nozzle seal and it's old....never tried inverted except for the one time I was on the opposite side pump....

I am like TerryH...when it's full, its FULL!

Interesting string guys...thanks

same here, upside down

My old '88 had the same problem, but I never put the pump in upside down. I just barely put the tip in. Looks a little less odd, but seems to work as well. I always thought that even though it probably wasn't really an issue, it probably put less strain on the neck of the tank, but I could be wrong and that may depend upon several factors requiring lots of math to end up with the definitive answer, blah, blah, blah....

so the normal method would be like missionary and upside down would be like ( I am trying to clean up my act and I will not finish this sentence).....

Yep,..just slightly in on my 89 gets the job done,..sometimes a slight angle maybe..

Best,

Depends on the station or the pump. Some stations it goes in normal, some stations I gotta flip it 180*.

AUGHHH, I only go for 90 degrees clockwise! AM I NORMAL!!???

Imagine it as a sacrament. You are consecrating your 911 with the blessing of speed and fun! If you have to fill slowly, consider it part of the karma strain. Relax, it will pass. It might take some time to fully appreciate what is yet to come... Listen to the sound of anticipation. Do you hear that: "Glug,glug..."? Yeah, it costs some, but the return is priceless!

I go for a straightforward stance with feet about shoulder width apart. This is after all, a utilitarian excercise. I usually avoid eye contact with my counterpart in the other aisle. Then I finish with a shake and put the unit back in it's proper receptacle. If you're not gentle here you're not gentle anywhere.

Wait a second, what are you guys talking about? I'm talking about putting gas in my car.