wesk1954
Veteran Member
I have now found a new issue since I took delivery Saturday on my new TDI. (Hooray)
When I went to a shell station today for the first fill up (cause you KNOW I had to take a little road trip yesterday, and averaged 47 MPG... and this on a brand new engine, so it will only get better)... I found that the pump nozzle was simply TOO LARGE to fit into the car. I tried to nurse the fuel in, and then proceeded to make a mess. So after a couple of gallons and getting REALLY pissed off at myself, I went to a different station (Sheetz) and they had "Auto diesel" pumps with the standard size dispenser nozzle. And yes, before you ask, both stations pumps were labeled ULSD, although I have found one gas chain (Speedway / Super America) that are still selling LSD, and won't be upgrading to ULSD until the refinery is upgraded.
Since I'll be traveling extensively with my job, and buying diesel at various locations throughout 3 states, I'm wondering if you find a similar experience, especially thinking of truck stops, and do you always have to look for "auto diesel" signage before you can KNOW that the nozzel is going to fit into your tank?
And lastly, heaven forbid you're really in a jam and no other sources seem available, has anyone seen an adapter / device that will allow you to use the huge nozzles when fueling up your Jetta?
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Wes
When I went to a shell station today for the first fill up (cause you KNOW I had to take a little road trip yesterday, and averaged 47 MPG... and this on a brand new engine, so it will only get better)... I found that the pump nozzle was simply TOO LARGE to fit into the car. I tried to nurse the fuel in, and then proceeded to make a mess. So after a couple of gallons and getting REALLY pissed off at myself, I went to a different station (Sheetz) and they had "Auto diesel" pumps with the standard size dispenser nozzle. And yes, before you ask, both stations pumps were labeled ULSD, although I have found one gas chain (Speedway / Super America) that are still selling LSD, and won't be upgrading to ULSD until the refinery is upgraded.
Since I'll be traveling extensively with my job, and buying diesel at various locations throughout 3 states, I'm wondering if you find a similar experience, especially thinking of truck stops, and do you always have to look for "auto diesel" signage before you can KNOW that the nozzel is going to fit into your tank?
And lastly, heaven forbid you're really in a jam and no other sources seem available, has anyone seen an adapter / device that will allow you to use the huge nozzles when fueling up your Jetta?
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Wes