Gas Nozzle Gets Stuck in Filler Neck

[JB1]

I just pass the gas prices on to my customers. Sure is a beautiful, mild, non-humid day here at the beach though. And not a bug in sight...

You’ll never make me jealous of you in CA but it’s funny watching you try

 

[Razzman]

You’ll never make me jealous of you in CA but it’s funny watching you try

Lol, funny! Yeah three years and five months I retire and I’ll be on the fast train outta California for sure!

 

[tap4154]

The 2 nozzles I normally use at the local Arco were being used so I tried another one, and yep, it got stuck. But this time, instead of just frantically yanking and twisting, I gently pulled on it while I reached under the lower side of the evap boot and "levered" it up, and the nozzle popped right out. Don't know if it'll work every time, but we'll see. It's strange, some nozzles, even the same brand, just seem to fit better. I could tell right away this one was a bad one.

BTW, the weather sure is nice here this week. Mid 70s, gentle breezes, low humidity, no rain, no bugs (except Monarch butterflies) and gas prices have dropped as well.

 

[1stHEMI]

Just to follow up on this:

I contacted FCA and told them about the issue, and that my local dealer has seen this problem a few times. I relayed that the service writer said "there is no fix for this because FCA hasn't created a ticket for it yet." The FCA Rep I was working with took the matter seriously, and created a customer complaint ticket.

My issue, other than just getting stuck occasionally, was that for an entire week I couldn't put more than 1.5 gallons in the tank before the nozzle would click off. I had gone to five different stations and had the same problem, so for a week I couldn't fill the tank. I also mentioned this forum and let the rep know that I'm not the only one who has had problems.

The FCA rep contacted a couple of dealers and found that this is a problem in a few areas. He contacted one dealer in San Diego that has seen this problem and has fixed it, using a newer part number.

The good news:
They are going to replace my fuel filler neck with the new part, and FCA is picking up the bill for this since it is a new truck and an ongoing problem. He did say normally I would have to pay and submit my repair to get reimbursed, but he is standing behind this and set it up with the dealer to replace it under warranty.

I called my friend at that dealership, and he said they have done a few of these and it solves the problem. He parroted what I was told by another service department: that the gas stations have had to upgrade their nozzles and it made filling the RAM trucks a problem, in addition to getting stuck. He's done a few of them himself, and will be replacing mine on Tuesday, all of this will be at no cost to me.

So there you have it.

 

[JB1]

Just to follow up on this:

I contacted FCA and told them about the issue, and that my local dealer has seen this problem a few times. I relayed that the service writer said "there is no fix for this because FCA hasn't created a ticket for it yet." The FCA Rep I was working with took the matter seriously, and created a customer complaint ticket.

My issue, other than just getting stuck occasionally, was that for an entire week I couldn't put more than 1.5 gallons in the tank before the nozzle would click off. I had gone to five different stations and had the same problem, so for a week I couldn't fill the tank. I also mentioned this forum and let the rep know that I'm not the only one who has had problems.

The FCA rep contacted a couple of dealers and found that this is a problem in a few areas. He contacted one dealer in San Diego that has seen this problem and has fixed it, using a newer part number.

The good news:
They are going to replace my fuel filler neck with the new part, and FCA is picking up the bill for this since it is a new truck and an ongoing problem. He did say normally I would have to pay and submit my repair to get reimbursed, but he is standing behind this and set it up with the dealer to replace it under warranty.

I called my friend at that dealership, and he said they have done a few of these and it solves the problem. He parroted what I was told by another service department: that the gas stations have had to upgrade their nozzles and it made filling the RAM trucks a problem, in addition to getting stuck. He's done a few of them himself, and will be replacing mine on Tuesday, all of this will be at no cost to me.

So there you have it.

That's good news, please post the part number from your receipt after you get it repaired.

 

[JB1]

gas prices have dropped as well.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/states-gas-taxes-to-rise-july


The gas tax in California will rise 5.6 cents per gallon, to 47.3 cents per gallon from 41.7 cents.

https://www.desertsun.com/story/new...ks-monday-up-5-6-cents-per-gallon/1573859001/

As of Wednesday, Californians paid an average of $3.74 per gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. That's more than a dollar above the national average of $2.68 per gallon.

 

[tap4154]

https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/states-gas-taxes-to-rise-july


The gas tax in California will rise 5.6 cents per gallon, to 47.3 cents per gallon from 41.7 cents.

https://www.desertsun.com/story/new...ks-monday-up-5-6-cents-per-gallon/1573859001/

As of Wednesday, Californians paid an average of $3.74 per gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. That's more than a dollar above the national average of $2.68 per gallon.

I know we pay a buck more per gallon here, but in my opinion it's worth it. Of course I wish we could cut that stupid gas tax off, but that's another issue for another forum. Also averaging about 19 to 20 miles per gallon freeway and highway with the new Ram, it's not hurting as much as he used to.

 

[Razzman]

I know we pay a buck more per gallon here, but in my opinion it's worth it. Of course I wish we could cut that stupid gas tax off, but that's another issue for another forum. Also averaging about 19 to 20 miles per gallon freeway and highway with the new Ram, it's not hurting as much as he used to.

Uh .. how can the price increase be worth it?

 

[JB1]

I think he means It’s worth the extra cost to live in CA

 

[Razzman]

I think he means It’s worth the extra cost to live in CA

After spending most of my life in California from Eureka to Laguna Beach (and many points in between) I'm on the flip side of that statement. I can't think of one reason to stay in the state. Way over priced, way over taxed and the worst roads in the country. We have many oil refineries near the SF Bay Area yet we have the most expensive gas in the nation. The minute (literally) it is mentioned oil prices are up, it's already increased at the stations.

 

[tap4154]

Uh .. how can the price increase be worth it?

Living in a So Cal beach city paradise

BTW gassed up at a Chevron yesterday, the pumps had much smaller recovery boots, and it was very easy. GST, GTS or something like that.

 

[tap4154]

After spending most of my life in California from Eureka to Laguna Beach (and many points in between) I'm on the flip side of that statement. I can't think of one reason to stay in the state. Way over priced, way over taxed and the worst roads in the country. We have many oil refineries near the SF Bay Area yet we have the most expensive gas in the nation. The minute (literally) it is mentioned oil prices are up, it's already increased at the stations.

NorCal is far more expensive than SoCal. Some relatives recently moved back to SoCal because of the high costs in NorCal. But even in parts of Orange County the gas can be .50 to .70 cents/gal higher in south county, or near a freeway, versus in my town. Roads in LA County are horrible, but OC and San Diego county maintain them pretty well. I avoid Los Angeles completely, never even enter the county unless traveling through it to get somewhere else.

 

[Razzman]

Living in a So Cal beach city paradise

I did that, not worth the bloat and congestion now. I grew up in what is now called Crystal Cove State Park, back then it was a private gated eclectic community with a total of about 10 kids living there. Had an entire 2 mile beach to ourselves, learned to surf and fish there. There was nothing between Corona Del Mar and Laguna Beach except the Shake Shack and the elementary school. Everything in between was Irvine Ranch land, can't say that now.

 

[tap4154]

I did that, not worth the bloat and congestion now. I grew up in what is now called Crystal Cove State Park, back then it was a private gated eclectic community with a total of about 10 kids living there. Had an entire 2 mile beach to ourselves, learned to surf and fish there. There was nothing between Corona Del Mar and Laguna Beach except the Shake Shack and the elementary school. Everything in between was Irvine Ranch land, can't say that now.

Yep, it's pretty much all developed now, with some large areas of open space, but still nice here in HB. BTW I've done work for one of the Irvine daughters numerous times, in her 80s now. Lives in the first home built in Irvine Cove, right at the tip of Abalone point. Was there last week. Nice lady, lives very simply, but the home is worth $25 million. You were very lucky to be one of the few living in Crystal Cove. Land lease expired years ago and now the state rents the cottages out. Land on the ocean side of PCH still undeveloped BTW. State park land.

 

[Aces4ACE]

Costco gas pumps here in AZ have the vapor recovery nozzles, here's what I do.

 

[JB1]

California dreamin

 

[tap4154]

Like I said, I avoid LA.

 

[rwhjr]

California dreamin

I know that your video is a little tongue in cheek and you understand California is a lot bigger than Skid Row....and that each of the different states we reside have their own ugly problems.

That being said I love the landscape and weather that certain parts of California have to offer. But the cost in those areas I’d want to live is just too high. I make good money but the nice parts of Cali I’d want to be would make it hard to stomach the cost of living.

I know for a fact that I’d trade the 20-30° winter days (and the 90+° summer days with horrible humidity) for a nice 65-80° year round that certain places in a California offer. But to JB1’s point there’s some things about Cali that I don’t want as well. Trade offs to living anywhere....

 

[MarshRam]

Rut roh!!

https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit...ass-action-says-gas-nozzles-get-stuck-trucks/

 

[buddy guy]

cool...now do cams and lifters!