Same diesel, different nozzles?

[locosam]

So im just filling up my brand new tdi pacific for the 2nd time, and come across a fairly cheap mobil station.

they have a separate bowsers for diesel, so parking there i tried to fill up. But the nozzle was too big and i couldnt get it in properly. i checked the bowser and it was definately diesel. so i started fillling up, but pressing the gun too hard made the diesel spill out. in the end, i got worried after putting in 5 bucks worth, and drove off to another station. that other station had normal sized pumps that went in fine.

So my question is, are all diesels the same, and was it ok to fill up with the bigger nozzle pump?

(i have no idea about diesels tbh)

[Mischa]

big nozzles are for big trucks and things. small nozzles for cars like yours. use the small nozzle unless you like fuel going everywhere

[locosam]

ahah...maybe i shouldve taken more notice of the truck beside me and the big 4wd behind me...

[Mischa]

hope you washed the diesel off quick smart cos it'll ruin your paint.

[Greg Roles]

We've all been there mate, and if you trickle it in you can fill it up in about 5 minutes! My first time I thought WTF...???

[benno]

Why can't I have a high flow friendly fuel filler? Cmon VW, it's not that hard!

[greygolf8]

Depending on the servo, you might find one side of the bowser has the big nozzle & the other a small ... at least you didnt put petrol in it

[gregozedobe]

Depending on the servo, you might find one side of the bowser has the big nozzle & the other a small ... at least you didnt put petrol in it

Some servos have the "small diesel" nozzles hidden in with the car unleaded outlets. But you almost have to get out and look around to see which is which at some servos. At my local BP they only have two, and there is often someone parked against them who is f@rt@arsing around in the shop and taking forever.

[gldgti]

ahh, i love my mk1 and mk3 - hi flow friendly and fill in under 10 seconds from empty!

[tiggy888]

So im just filling up my brand new tdi pacific for the 2nd time, and come across a fairly cheap mobil station.

they have a separate bowsers for diesel, so parking there i tried to fill up. But the nozzle was too big and i couldnt get it in properly. i checked the bowser and it was definately diesel. so i started fillling up, but pressing the gun too hard made the diesel spill out. in the end, i got worried after putting in 5 bucks worth, and drove off to another station. that other station had normal sized pumps that went in fine.

So my question is, are all diesels the same, and was it ok to fill up with the bigger nozzle pump?

(i have no idea about diesels tbh)

The large nozzle is high flow generally for trucks and the small nozzle is for passenger cars. The pumps generally are marked if they are high flow or not.

[Greg Roles]

Always figured you to be big nozzle friendly.

[smithy010]

ahh, i love my mk1 and mk3 - hi flow friendly and fill in under 10 seconds from empty!

Yes sir! The pug fits a highflow nozzle too. I reckon that could be a selling point for new diesel golfs. "10 seconds to fill up, and you don't even have to do it very often!"

Or maybe someone should design an aftermarket filler.. Would that be against ADRs?

[Russ59]

Bah you youngin's are always in a hurry, I'm a stayer, I like to make it last, slow and steady and it gives me time to enjoy the curves and general shape of the GT while I'm waiting. Owning a diesel is like being married for a long time, when you get to put the nozzle in you'll want to make it last as long as possible because it's usually a while between visits.

Russ

[Greg Roles]

Post of the week "old" fella.

[Transporter]

What the post of the week!
That is 10 out of 10.
Best respond I've red.