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Post Info TOPIC: Diesel filling - High flow to low flow adaptor


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Diesel filling - High flow to low flow adaptor


A few weeks ago I started a thread about high flow diesel pump nozzles being too large for my Trailblazer tank but we didn't really find a solution. However today I came across this:

Diesel adaptor 

A$37 delivered. It is a Volkswagen OEM part but, I imagine, it will fit most (all?) cars.



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Had the same issue with a Pajero years ago, had engineering make up a reducer similar to your attached ad, fuel went in very slowly but the bowsers would not auto cut off so had to be careful.

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Are you not defeating the purpose of using a Hi-Flo pump. I have a 200 series Landcruiser which has a wide enough
inlet. Always choose the Hi-Flo when available. To fill 120l+ is half the time then normal pump.

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Rangers take high flow nozzles. You just need to buy the right car.

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When looking for a tug the size of the fuel inlet would be the last thing you would be considering.

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Greg 1 wrote:

Rangers take high flow nozzles. You just need to buy the right car.


 HA HA LOL smile

I did a search using the VW/Audi part number  000072709 and found a few suppliers in the States, none in Australia, (that were a bit cheaper including postage) but remember the dealers should also supply them if you have the part number. Simple enough reducer and a container to store it in, with gloves.biggrin Looks like you might need to be careful using it to avoid spilling. 

Jaahn  

Image 1 - Genuine Volkswagen Fuel Nozzle Adapater Kit OEM 000072709



-- Edited by Jaahn on Monday 7th of March 2022 08:33:15 AM

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My Pajero takes a Hi-Flow diesel pump very well - in fact it fills both faster and higher before it clicks out than the regular pump. One trip I was on, I went to the truck pumps (cheaper and there were no trucks there anyway). Got everything set up and ready to fill, and the nozzle wouldn't fit! It did, but it was HUGE. It just fitted into the neck of the filler. It must have been at 45 mm or more diameter, compared to the normal 25 mm dia nozzles. I now look before stopping at any truck filling pumps.

In 1987, on my first trip outback, I stopped at the Threeways servo near Tennant Creek. I nowadays go into Tennant for fuel because it is normally much cheaper, but then, I didn't know... Anyway, there was no-one to unlock the pumps to fill my car in the early morning. I walked around the back of the servo and there was a road train fuel tanker filling up from the diesel bowser out the back. I had to wait about 20 minutes, and was gobsmacked at the amount of fuel it took on board - 2525 Litres, cost was $1809.?? My first outback trip - I was not in a hurry (it wouldn't have made any difference if I was) - and that, along with many other new experiences was an eye opener for me which I still remember to this day.

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To put filling the tank into perspective. In remote areas it takes 175 seconds to empty 10L into my tank.



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There are previous posts about members making their own adapters. I believe a prominent member also posted about making an adapter.



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It is annoying pulling up at a high flow bowser, then having to move on to a regular diesel bowser.



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Don't want to have an issues with high volumes of fuel here!

 

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You guys are lucky having a high flow adaptor to fit into a standard diesel filler.  My tug is built for Europe, but when exported gets the USA filler which NOTHING in Australia fits.  I have to carefully centre the nozzle over the raised edge inside the US filler, align at exactly 90°, push hard and hold on to prevent a gap forming throughout filling from both standard and high flow nozzles.

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-- Edited by bruceg on Wednesday 6th of April 2022 11:23:22 AM

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