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so, bought a ford galaxy, but having a dim moment re. diesel pumps...

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KMR281 · 28/11/2012 09:56

so, got car a few weeks ago, driving is fine, and nearly used to how massive it is now for parking etc. however, filling up the diesel tank - I may be daft (quite likely, at 8months pregnant too) but the pump seems to be very slow, and not work in the same way as a petrol pump - is it just me being a fool, or is there a knack to using a diesel pump?? honestly, took about ten mins plus today of careful holding of the pump's 'trigger' to get 35litres in the tank (about half full) including many cut outs - then I gave up. If I pull up the trigger bit to the top (as I would have done with old petrol car) it cuts out. have to hold it at a particular point, or no diesel is forthcoming...

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Fenton · 28/11/2012 10:01

I haven't noticed my diesel taking any longer to fill than the old petrol one.

I would say it's the pump not your tank - have you found this happening more than once or just today? - and do you always go to the same pump?

RandallPinkFloyd · 28/11/2012 10:11

The car I have now is the first petrol car I've had in 10 years.

Can't say I've noticed a difference. Sorry!

Try a different garage maybe? Don't know, maybe you're just a bit weird Wink

Poledra · 28/11/2012 10:18

Sounds like a knackered pump to me Grin I haev a Ford Galaxy and I haven't noticed any difference in filling a diesel vs. a petrol. Apart from the fact it takes 70 litres to fill the tank from empty, which takes a long time and a second mortgage...

ISeeSmallPeople · 28/11/2012 10:21

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kennythekangaroo · 28/11/2012 10:27

Make sure the pump is in at the right angle or pull it out slightly. I had a car with a dodgy tank that was very fussy about angles.

Poledra · 28/11/2012 10:32

I've fitted a chest freezer in the back of mine Grin

Poledra · 28/11/2012 10:33

'Tis just a Tranny van in its Sunday clothes, really.

KMR281 · 28/11/2012 11:10

ok, so it's clearly just me then - thought as much Smile (but will try re-angling the pump as per Kenny's post too)
haven't tried putting a chest freezer in the back yet, but give it time...

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BlueChampagne · 09/02/2013 23:52

Or use HGV fuelling (I needed 2 hands on pump - quick tho)!

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