95 Sc300 Fueling Problems

dannycwu · September 3, 2003

Does anyone else out there have problems fueling their SC300? When I try and fuel it at the gas pump, the nozzle repeatedly turns off because too much fuel is backing up into the inlet. So I have to fuel it at pretty much a snail's pace which isn't really a problem, just a hassle when in a hurry (which is often...LOL). I asked my mechanic and he said that it's because the Lexus suffers a similar problem as a Jaguar--that the fuel inlet is too parallel to the ground, thus resulting in backup of the fuel. Is this true or is their something I can do to alleviate this problem? From the outside physical look of the fuel inlet and gas tank the integrity seems perfect...

Thanks!

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AWJ · September 3, 2003

There is a method to displace the air in the tube as the fluid goes in the filler. Make sure this sytem is functioning correctly. Good luck.

dannycwu · September 8, 2003

What is this method you speak of that displaces the air bubbles in the fuel tube inlet? Is it something I can check or something I have to replace or? Just getting tired of taking like 10 minutes to fuel my Lexus with my hand constantly pumping the gas trigger because it keeps stopping. Thanks!

AWJ · September 9, 2003

You will have to locate the factory service manuals. My scanner is busted. It is just a bleed tube, vented back. Take it to a competent mechanic and tell them your trouble.

dannycwu · September 9, 2003

This tube you speak of, is it something I can fix myself or clean out? I'd like to save any form of labor=$$$ if possible, if you know what I mean! Is it connected to that little hole in the fuel intake right next to where you stick the nozzle in?

Thanks for your help...