Other XC90 Problem: - fuel filler

pdrvolvo · Mar 3rd, 2008, 12:02

as we know the filler nozzle at a petrol station is made to cut off fuel when the tank nears being full.i think its caused by the air blow back from the tank to prevent you spilling fuel all over the forecourt.on my xc90 this appears to happen when i,ve filled to just over half a tank and after that getting more fuel in is a problem as it constantly blows back and cuts off the pump.has anyone had this problem ?.this is my first post on this forum thanks.

ads001 · Mar 3rd, 2008, 13:52

I can't help with a reason for it but can confirm mine is exactly the same!

pdrvolvo · Mar 3rd, 2008, 17:08

thanks for that.it would appear there may be some sort of design fault with the pipework between the filler and the tank that causes a possible back surge of fuel resulting in the safety cut off at the nozzle.

RoyMacDonald · Mar 3rd, 2008, 17:14

Have you tried filling up at different fourcourts in case it's a problem with the pump sensors?

Also what model do you have? Is it petrol or diesel?

Roy

pdrvolvo · Mar 3rd, 2008, 18:54

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Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

Have you tried filling up at different fourcourts in case it's a problem with the pump sensors?

Also what model do you have? Is it petrol or diesel?

Roy

hello roy,its a T6 petrol.maybe it could be the pumps !!!

RoyMacDonald · Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:03

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Originally Posted by pdrvolvo

hello roy,its a T6 petrol.maybe it could be the pumps !!!

Does the T6 have a breather tube to stop the fumes building up pressure in the tank while your filling up? It's a long time since I had a petrol Volvo I'm afraid. I seem to remember my 240 had a tube of some kind that could get blocked though.

Roy

pdrvolvo · Mar 3rd, 2008, 20:03

its possible but i dont understand why it only happens after half full.

Tiggerii · Mar 3rd, 2008, 20:14

Seems very strange, I have a T6 but have never had a problem like this - being a T6 it gives me plenty of practice at the pumps!

pdrvolvo · Mar 3rd, 2008, 21:58

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Originally Posted by Tiggerii

Seems very strange, I have a T6 but have never had a problem like this - being a T6 it gives me plenty of practice at the pumps!

your right there but what a powerhouse of a vehicle.this is volvo no.9 for me and my first 4x4.for a car that weighs over 2 tons its quick,stylish and would pull a house down.

RoyMacDonald · Mar 3rd, 2008, 22:23

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Originally Posted by pdrvolvo

its possible but i dont understand why it only happens after half full.

Something to do with the two tanks maybe? I assume the fuel has to run from the first tank into the second. Or is it pumped?

I do wonder if the garage pump pressure switch is set too low and when pressure starts to rise in the cars petrol tanks it trigger the pump's switch early.

Try a couple of different garages and see if it's consistant.

Roy

Mar 3rd, 2008, 12:02	#1
pdrvolvo Master Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2012 19:08 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: middlewich	fuel filler as we know the filler nozzle at a petrol station is made to cut off fuel when the tank nears being full.i think its caused by the air blow back from the tank to prevent you spilling fuel all over the forecourt.on my xc90 this appears to happen when i,ve filled to just over half a tank and after that getting more fuel in is a problem as it constantly blows back and cuts off the pump.has anyone had this problem ?.this is my first post on this forum thanks.

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pdrvolvo Master Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2012 19:08 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: middlewich	xc90 fuel filler. thanks for that.it would appear there may be some sort of design fault with the pipework between the filler and the tank that causes a possible back surge of fuel resulting in the safety cut off at the nozzle.

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ads001 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2015 06:57 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chelmsford	I can't help with a reason for it but can confirm mine is exactly the same!

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pdrvolvo Master Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2012 19:08 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: middlewich	its possible but i dont understand why it only happens after half full.

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