Filling up my MINI - a known issue?

[Pints]

I filled up the MINI this morning for the first time. To say it was a pain in the arse is an understatement.

The fuel nozzle kept cutting off as though the tank was full (diesel).

Is this a known issue?
If so, how do I stop it from cutting off before it's full?

[onesickpuppy]

My A4 sometimes does this - I have to play about with the angle of the filler in the hole and that helps. It's amazing what a difference a very small change in the angle can make.

[Justin Cyder]

Never had it on mine & being a Cooper S, god knows it likes to hang around petrol stations. Thinking of naming it George Best as it's so fond of a drink.

[Pints]

I tried a couple of different angles but was cursing like a sailor. I might try the nozzle upside down next time (i.e. next week).

I've been taking the Golf and MX-5 for granted. Never a problem with those.

[KarlMac]

Had the same problem with a Countryman SD hire car. Ended up puttig £5.50 and driving off in a huff. Quietly cursing the car.

[nickfrog]

Pints said:

I might try the nozzle upside down next time (i.e. next week).

This is the only way I can fill my 08 MCS. You get used to it and don't even think you're doing it "the wrong way".

[mike9009]

Never had a problem with filling my Mini. But my old 156 was a PITA, had to hold the nozzle at 10 o'clock to get it to fill to the top - any other position and it just kept clicking......

[Pulse]

Same with our A1. I just don't put the nozzle all the way in, and don't press it down fully.

[0llie]

It's a known 'issue' with the Cooper D.

Not sure about Countryman, but seems to affect Hatch, Clubby, Convertible etc.

[Pints]

Had a chat with MINI dealership this morning and they acknowledged it's an issue (careful to stress not a problem or fault) and suggested I don't fully insert the nozzle.

Will give myself more time at the pumps next time and have a play.

[Pulse]

Pints said:

Will give myself more time at the pumps next time and have a play.

What do you plan to do about the fuelling issue though?

[Pints]

Pulse said:

What do you plan to do about the fuelling issue though?

[E31Shrew]

As I work at a MINI dealership I must fill about 30 a day...Just put the nozzle in about an inch and angle downwards to the ground. If you get what I mean!
My life is so exciting!

[Pints]

E31Shrew said:

As I work at a MINI dealership I must fill about 30 a day...Just put the nozzle in about an inch and angle downwards to the ground. If you get what I mean!
My life is so exciting!

Useful info. Thanks.

Oh, and there's far too much innuendo in this thread now.

[miniman]

I never had a problem with my Cooper D, but my wife did. Probably the angle of dangle, the cause of so many other differences between man and wife

[mrsmadbadger]

0llie said:

It's a known 'issue' with the Cooper D.

Not sure about Countryman, but seems to affect Hatch, Clubby, Convertible etc.

No issues with my Cooper D

[Waugh-terfall]

R56 Cooper, thankfully I've only ever filled it once.

[eybic]

As others have said it's all about the angle of the nozzle, sometimes my demo's click every few pence and other times I fill it with no problem, this is at the same station and normally the same pump

[Pints]

Pints said:

E31Shrew said:

As I work at a MINI dealership I must fill about 30 a day...Just put the nozzle in about an inch and angle downwards to the ground. If you get what I mean!
My life is so exciting!

Useful info. Thanks.

Oh, and there's far too much innuendo in this thread now.

Just to add: I filled up again on Friday and used this method. Worked a treat.

[E31Shrew]

Pints said:

Pints said:

E31Shrew said:

As I work at a MINI dealership I must fill about 30 a day...Just put the nozzle in about an inch and angle downwards to the ground. If you get what I mean!
My life is so exciting!

Useful info. Thanks.

Oh, and there's far too much innuendo in this thread now.

Just to add: I filled up again on Friday and used this method. Worked a treat.

Phew!