On Tue, 14 Feb 1995, Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom) wrote:

> I'm still getting used to my new Vanagon and am wondering if this is some
> quirk that you all have learned to deal with.  Anyway, we were all set to
> begin the 180 mile trip back home.  I'm standing at the pump filling the
> tank when, like a teenager forcing down that last tequila sunrise, it
> suddenly fills up and spits back this huge spray of gasoline that gets all
> over my coat, shoes and gloves.  So the whole way home we get to enjoy
> those wonderful fumes -- yuck!  Has anyone else experienced this?
> 
> Tom Ervolina
> 
Dear Tom, and All--
During the course of refuelling each of the Vanagons in our fleet, I've 
found that gas spillage happens in every one of them. But in refuelling 
about a month ago I discovered something by serendipity (I had to park 
at an odd angle to the pump): if toward the end of refuelling I slowed down 
the gas flow (to the first notch on automatic ones) and also turned the nozzle 
sideways as much as possible, there was no spillage! I've done it this 
way a few times now, and so far it's worked well.The position is a little 
awkward, but beats having smelly shoes.
Tom Brouillette
Roamin' Holiday
(rmart@unm.edu)
(800)969-8040