[Djelibeybi]

Hey all,

This is probably an exceptionally stupid, "are-you-sure-you're-a-guy" kind of question, but the Eos TDi is the first diesel vehicle I've owned, so I have no experience with this!

Anyway, I had to fill up my Eos for the first time yesterday and the diesel fuel pump nozzle didn't fit into my fuel port. There seemed to be something blocking the nozzle, like a plastic ring, and I wasn't really sure if I was supposed to just push the nozzle through it or if that was broken.

I managed to get some diesel into the car (and not a lot on myself, considering), but I reckon I'm missing the point somewhere and would love some assistance!

I'm in Australia, btw -- and I was filling up at a Shell service station. No idea if that makes a difference.

 

[silvershadow]

The only difference in diesel fuel nozzles here is "high flow" pumps intended for use by trucks have a larger diameter nozzle so the fuel flows faster - important when you have a 500 litre + tank to fill. The nozzle is also heavier than a standard diesel nozzle which is similar in weight to a petrol nozzle.

I suspect the Eos has a restriction in the filler neck to prevent the use of "high flow" nozzles so owners do not get a "diesel shower" from blowback when they fill up - it is a relatively small tank by diesel vehicle standards.

If you filled up at your local servo, ask the owner to show you the difference between "high flow" and normal diesel nozzles so you know for the future. Another tip, diesel pumps for car use usually have a locking tab which has to be deliberately pushed to release the nozzle so absent-minded petrol-heads do not fill their car with diesel by mistake - very expensive if they do.

Enjoy your TDI and learn to drive the diesel way - change gears early and let the torque of the engine do the work; do not rev the engine out in the gears like you would with a petrol engine.

 

[Djelibeybi]

Thanks silvershadow -- I'll take a better look the next time I fill up and make sure I'm not trying to use a high flow pump.

 

[bneeos]

I have had to use the hi-flow nozzles on occasions. It can be done without sprayback if you carefully feather the trigger on the nozzle. The nozzle doesn't quite fit the filler so be careful.
Once you have filled the Eos, you don't have to do it very often.

 

[Stephb]

cant say i've noticed to be honest ha ha thats probably because i only go to about 3 different garages!!

Steph xx

 

[neh321]

cant say i've noticed to be honest ha ha thats probably because i only go to about 3 different garages!!

Steph xx

And I daresay none of those are in Australia...!

 

[SiJ2000]

In the UK, we have different size nozzels so you can't accidentally put diesel in a petrol car.... Which is good, cos it will destroy the engine!!