How to fill up with gas without touching paint

[WindJunkie]

I filled up my first tank of gas. The angle that the pump has to go into the tank is really difficult to do without allowing the pump handle's circular rubber guard from touching the finished paint. I started to look for like a pump extension adapter to fill up with to completely avoid the problem but I'm not seeing anything. How do you Emira owners fill up without letting the pump handle guard touch the finish paint? Surely over time this will damage/scratch the paint.

 

[morphious]

My 2 cents, once it clicks off, don't try to top. If you do, it will flood. LOL

 

[PatrickJS]

I bought the smaller version and it works fine. Thanks for suggestion @Go Kart

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oh yeah this Gas Guard was totally worth it. thanks everyone for suggesting it

 

[4380r]

If you’re driving to/through New Jersey, fill up before crossing over the state line. It’s against the law for customers to pump their own gas.

 

[crestima]

If you’re driving to/through New Jersey, fill up before crossing over the state line. It’s against the law for customers to pump their own gas.

Funny Joisy laws.

 

[nsmith27]

Found the rubber Ferrari protector on EBay. Does it work for the Emira?

Could you please pm the rubber protector?

 

[robrmon]

Could you please pm the rubber protector?

Try this and cut it down

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[PatrickJS]

quick update on my Gas Guard experience: I've found a much simpler solution than using the flap. By simply rotating the gas nozzle upside down so it's positioned directly above the filler, any leftover gas in the nozzle is never an issue anymore. I just rotate the nozzle out of habit now

 

[Beachbum]

quick update on my Gas Guard experience: I've found a much simpler solution than using the flap. By simply rotating the gas nozzle upside down so it's positioned directly above the filler, any leftover gas in the nozzle is never an issue anymore. I just rotate the nozzle out of habit now

I also empty the nozzle as I take it from the pump, before it goes near the car

 

[BLUEMIRA]

quick update on my Gas Guard experience: I've found a much simpler solution than using the flap. By simply rotating the gas nozzle upside down so it's positioned directly above the filler, any leftover gas in the nozzle is never an issue anymore. I just rotate the nozzle out of habit now

This is an old motorcycle trick to avoid gas getting on the paint of the tank.