Difficulty refueling both our XC70 T6s
I'm used to the frustrating process of refueling our 2013 T6. The pump shuts off just seconds after getting fuel flowing. I have to hold the filler nozzle, and lightly squeeze for about 1/2 the flow rate to prevent automatic shutoff. Even with that, it'll shutoff 10 times during a refill. It takes way too long. I've been planning my next steps....to borrow an endoscope/inspect the filler pipe, and test the EVAP Canister Shut-off (vent) solenoid valve to make sure it is still passing air (normally-open).
Today, our other T6 (2015.5) did the same thing! Two cars with essentially identical everything mechanical -- and the same fueling problem?
I've had the 2015 about 6 months, and have refueled it maybe 2 dozen times....this is the first time it balked.
I wish I knew more about how the shut-off mechanism is triggered on the pumps (Arco). The shut-off works fast when the tank is truly reaching full, but something is
making it think the tank is already full prematurely. Does anyone else have this problem? Suggestions?
2013 XC70 T6 Flamenco Red (hers)
2015 XC70 T6 Seashell Metallic (his)
past: 13 Volvos going back to '74 242 sedan
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