Ok, this fill-up issue is getting old - 202 filler neck/gas tank
For the past 3 years, starting when it was warm outside, then later, up to now,anytime the tank was more than half-empty, I cannot fill my gas tank without manually holding the trigger at the lowest setting possible, so low that it causes the pump to make squealing noises. It has rendered auto-shutoff useless, to the point that I have overfilled the car twice, causing fuel to leak out the release valve (another story). I have posted this twice in the past 2 years, before it was as bad as it is now, and I've gotten "use the lowest setting" and try a different pump.
For the record, I have used 3 years' and 85k miles worth of gas stations and nozzle-holding methods.
IT AIN'T WORKIN!
Having personally put over 100k on this car, I know how much fuel it needs at what levels. For it to be so overfilled at these points that it spills, COMBINED with the worsening issue of being unable to fill it under 1/2 tank without using my method (otherwise it clicks off at 6 gallons, every time, without fail), leads me to believe there is so issue with the housing/filler neck/reserve tank. All I know is what I see from a diagram, which is something way bigger than a just filler neck where the nozzle inserts - looks like a large box, with drain valves at various points. I woudl think someone on here would have a pretty straight answer as to what the problem is, but I can't find them. It is to the point that if I can't find an answer, I'm taking it to the dealership and having them install new tubing from the neck to the tank. It is THAT frsutrating
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former: 83 300D, 97 C230, 93 400E
current: 08 C300 Luxury , 92 500SL
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