2006-12-19 06:46:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
Ha Ha I know what you mean, it always happens to me, 'greasy' isnt it!
2006-12-19 07:02:37 · answer #1 · answered by pageys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diesel fuel is oilier - it is more viscous, and slower to run out of the nozzle after pumping is finished.
There for you have to wait longer after the pump has stopped to let the last fluid run down the nozzle into the car's tank.
It is also a good idea to tip the nozzle upwards as you take it out of the tank to prevent drips.
If it spews out past the nozzle while filling, try filling up elsewhere with a different brand of fuel. Diesel fuel without additives will froth when moved quickly with air present (i.e. when pumped into a cars tank) but most forecourt fuels have anti-foaming agents added to prevent this.
I've driven diesel cars regularly since 1993, and owned them continuously since 1997 and never had a pump "spew the stuff all over" my hand.
2006-12-19 23:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've never had this problem. are you using a high speed diesel pump? sometimes truck stops, etc have car diesel pumps and truck diesel pumps. the ones for trucks pump FASTER, because trucks will be getting a lot more fuel than your VW. try pumping slower, if you are on a regular pump.
2006-12-19 07:08:36 · answer #3 · answered by forjj 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have not found this and have filled cars with both types of petrol often./ I always get leaked on, but perhaps I'm just messy
2006-12-19 06:51:37 · answer #4 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try positioning the nozel a bit better you sound like a woman to me
2006-12-19 09:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends on the pumps and the angle you put the nozzle in.
2006-12-19 06:54:46 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Cynical 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because its oil based and spreads real easy
2006-12-19 06:49:38 · answer #7 · answered by ORPHAN BOY 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yep
2006-12-19 07:24:08 · answer #8 · answered by huw 4x4 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋