Newbie Diesel Owner with Questions (go ahead and laugh -- sigh)

[pullin]

New forum member, first post. Thanks in advance for your help.

I ran into problems fueling my new 2500 Diesel yesterday. It was the first time to fill up, since it came from the dealer already full.

First question: I noticed I don't have a gas cap. Is this normal, or did the dealer forget to replace it when they filled it?

Second question: For some reason, the fuel nozzle shut off after a couple of seconds each time I tried to fill up. It didn't matter whether I ran it fast or slow, I still got shut off. I tried at two different Shell stations with the same result. As a last resort I tried filling up at a grocery store's pumps and it worked fine (I was 400 miles away from home and needed to get back). Is there a technique I need to learn for this? It was weird that it wouldn't work at either of the Shell stations, but was fine at a store. FWIW: I had the nozzle inserted well past the check valve that closes the fill port.

 

[Jimmy07]

No fuel cap on the diesels.
There is a second flap past the first one on the filler neck, you need to make sure you jam the nozzle in all the way to get past the second flap.

 

[Ratket]

They sell aftermarket “Magnetic” caps that seal pretty decent, can pick one up prolly for 20$-30$ bucks. A lot of newer vehicles do not run fuel caps now a days, and depending on ur enviroment it may not be a bad idea to pick one up.

 

[MADDOG]

Nope, no fuel cap or DEF cap on the diesels. I found some nice anodized billet aluminum lockable caps for the fuel and DEF filler necks at Geno's Garage online.

I had a similar fueling problem with my 2014 HD truck. No issues with the 2017 but what I found was that I had to make sure the fuel nozzle was fully and deeply seated to keep the fuel delivery running up to the point the tank was full.

 

[pullin]

Ahhh. Now I understand it. Thanks to everyone for your replies, and to Jimmy07 for the info about the second flap. That explains the immediate shutoff of the pump.

Next step: a tonneau cover.

 

[DRkNESS]

Pictures so that we can help you fuel up lol.


Father Of Four

 

[RamBum]

I bought some aluminum caps off of Amazon. They aren't locking caps, but I think they should work better than what's on there.

 

[Jonathan Spino]

I just filled my 1500 EcoDiesel for the first time and was shocked when there was no gas cap as well, you are not alone. I was coming to ask the same question and found yours first, thanks! I'll piggyback with a dumb question of my own, is there a way to get BlueDEF at a fuel pump? I've seen it sold in jugs in-store but I figured it would be easier to buy than that. Also, what happens if you run out of it? I know it does "something" to improve emissions but that's all I got from the dealer.

Sorry to thread-jack but anyone new to diesel has to be wondering the same thing.

 

[yillbs]

I just filled my 1500 EcoDiesel for the first time and was shocked when there was no gas cap as well, you are not alone. I was coming to ask the same question and found yours first, thanks! I'll piggyback with a dumb question of my own, is there a way to get BlueDEF at a fuel pump? I've seen it sold in jugs in-store but I figured it would be easier to buy than that. Also, what happens if you run out of it? I know it does "something" to improve emissions but that's all I got from the dealer.

Sorry to thread-jack but anyone new to diesel has to be wondering the same thing.

Yeah, quite a few truck stops offer it, and it's ideal to use them, as it's always nice and fresh. I don't know where you are, but if you come across a big buccees ( texas? ) they always have it at the pump! If you run out of DEF, you'll be put into a limp mode, and when that happens, you can't go faster than 35 or 40 I believe. Not exactly sure what the max MPH is on the ED.

 

[Jonathan Spino]

Yeah, quite a few truck stops offer it, and it's ideal to use them, as it's always nice and fresh. I don't know where you are, but if you come across a big buccees ( texas? ) they always have it at the pump! If you run out of DEF, you'll be put into a limp mode, and when that happens, you can't go faster than 35 or 40 I believe. Not exactly sure what the max MPH is on the ED.

all the info I needed in under 3 minutes, that was quicker than googling, thanks!

 

[Shawn226]

Pilot and FlyingJ sell DEF at the pump I believe.

 

[TRCM]

It wasn't mentioned, but the 1st thing I did when I got my 1st diesel, was buy a green fuel cap from Genos as a final check against putting gas in it, as at 42 yrs old, I had never owned a diesel before.

 

[Joes1500]

Pilot and FlyingJ sell DEF at the pump I believe.

True but worth mentioning, they usually only have it at the pumps on the truck island.

 

[Shawn226]

True but worth mentioning, they usually only have it at the pumps on the truck island.

Ah yeah forgot about that. You might **** off some CDL Drivers but it is handy AF to just have both nozzles right there

 

[crash68]

You might **** off some CDL Drivers but it is handy AF to just have both nozzles right there

Note to anyone using the diesel pumpy at truck stops: pump it real slow, one click on the handle. Truck diesel pumps are allowed to pump 3X faster than the light passenger pumps.
The DEF pumps are not a problem. Some require a magnet ring so it will dispense, ask the counter if they have one you can use.

 

[22hemi13]

Ummm did he just post about a new truck and not post pictures. FAIL:****:

 

[Shawn226]

Ummm did he just post about a new truck and not post pictures. FAIL:****:

HE DID THAT RAT *******!!!ics-****:ics-****:ics-****:ics-****:

 

[Jonathan Spino]

It wasn't mentioned, but the 1st thing I did when I got my 1st diesel, was buy a green fuel cap from Genos as a final check against putting gas in it, as at 42 yrs old, I had never owned a diesel before.

I cannot tell you how nervous I was at the pump thinking I was about to grab the gas handle by habbit. I checked and double checked before finally giving it a squeeze. The place I went they were both black handles so it made it extra stressful.

 

[Shawn226]

I cannot tell you how nervous I was at the pump thinking I was about to grab the gas handle by habbit. I checked and double checked before finally giving it a squeeze. The place I went they were both black handles so it made it extra stressful.

On the flip side of that, I was always conscious to not use the diesel pump when there was 16 other F’ing gas pumps open with a gas vehicle ... not every oblivious moron shares the same courtesy though... and now I get to experience it

 

[FXCLM5]

On the flip side of that, I was always conscious to not use the diesel pump when there was 16 other F’ing gas pumps open with a gas vehicle ... not every oblivious moron shares the same courtesy though... and now I get to experience it

LOL my very 1st fillup same fooqn thing...... and lady is glaring at me in her side mirror thinking why am I waiting for her pump when 9/10 are open.