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Filling up the 458 with gas

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by tgee's458, Feb 16, 2013.

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  1. F1Guy

    F1Guy Formula Junior

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    ;~)
     
  2. Noblesse Oblige

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    Honest environmental cost-benefit analyses do not exist in California. And the fact is that most of the recent regulations coming out of Califorina cost the economy far more than they help. The prevailing mode of operation is, "If it regulates, it propagates."
     
  3. tgee's458

    tgee's458 Karting

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    I'm surprised that no one here has address the fact that the inner 2nd seal that looks like a coin with a slot is quite tight. The Owners manual says not to push in with your fingers or a screwdriver. As I have not had a chance to try to fill the gas again, I was wondering if anyone has ever broke the hinge?, on this second seal by forcing the gas nozzle in?
     
  4. MalibuGuy

    MalibuGuy F1 Veteran

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    Yes I had a problem where the hinged flap was bent and the whole intake had to be replaced.
     
  5. geochin

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    Never had a problem. I go the same station every time and they r very careful. In unfamiliar stations, I fill myself. Don't really care if they don't like as one mistake and gas is on the car or they pull the nozzle and swing before clearing from the car.
     
  6. mrizkallah23

    mrizkallah23 Formula 3

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    That all just sounds a bit sketchy! I would have to fill up myself...
     
  7. Arnie

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    It is actually illegal in NJ to pump gas yourself. I went and got gas for the first time at my Shell station and I supervised the guy but he knew exactly how to do it since Ford cars now have the same no cap tank. So no big deal.
     
  8. HK boy

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    #33 HK boy, Feb 19, 2013
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    It is true that California environmental regulations are very costly and create tremendous hassle for everyone who have to comply with the regulations.

    But for anyone who have experienced the unbelievable polluted environment in China, you would understand where California is coming from and love it.
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  9. henryenzo

    henryenzo Karting

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    My muscle car friends would say that only on a Ferrari site would there be thirty plus posts about filling the car with gas.
     
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  10. KINGMONKEY

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    I use a piece of cardboard that I carry around in the car.I found for some reason Shell gas nozzles work without the cardboard any other stations require it welcome to California
     
  11. cpiguy

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    +1 My only real complaint...
     
  12. SVCalifornia

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    Actually I have lousy success with shell nozzles. Tho they get them from major vendors. Arco tends to work well. 76 is much like shell.

    SV
     
  13. lipscomb

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    This is reason number 2,000,047 to move out of Ca. I can't think of any others at the moment.
     
  14. KINGMONKEY

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    I'm trying those ones next
     
  15. Mig7410

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    Glad I saw this thread before my first fill up. I sure I would of had gas all over myself and the car.
     
  16. RickLederman

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    +1

    On the FF (looks like the same setup) I start the nozzle in the outer hole, then slide it, dragging the outer hole toward the center of the opening to get it to the inner hole that you can't see. Mine has two flaps, the outer one you can see in the photo and another inside that you can't see.
     
  17. Need4Spd

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    I've found that at least at some of the stations I visit, I have to use the "hold the shroud up" trick. Problem could easily be solved with a taller ring on the fuel filler neck that holds the shroud up, as there is a switch in the nozzle that prevents pump operation unless the shroud is pushed back a certain distance. While I could (and do) stand there holding the shroud back when using these stations, it certainly would be better to have a taller ring or maybe a work-around ring that could be inserted temporarily between the filler neck and shroud when refueling. Did anyone make such a thing?
     
  18. 458trofeo

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    Ferrari seems to have addressed the problem as the Speciale I recently
    drove did not require to have the gas nozzle's covering to be pulled back

    As for Lola, she does not like the foreskin :D
     
  19. SVCalifornia

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    Never got around to adding a rubber bumper to the base of the throat to see if I could add the necessary interference. A bumper with self adhesive or so...

    SV

    PS I see less with the 458 and FF than the Cali. But still imperfect...
     
  20. Need4Spd

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    Let me know when you find one!
     
  21. cpiguy

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    Does this continue to be an issue with the 488 GTB????
     
  22. Verboten

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    I think someone needs to post a DIY VIDEO on how to fill up your 458. Porsche owners will love it.
     
  23. Melvok

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  24. Hamishmoon

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    Is this not just for refueling from a can if you run out 😀😀have one in my F12 as did my 458


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  25. Caeruleus11

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    I have that in my 458's tool pouch. Thank's for reminding me!
     
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