BroadwayBlue
Well-known member
This always a problem for me as well. There have been a number of threads here on this and other forums.
I leave a roll of paper towels in the trunk. I fold a few up and place them under the cap so it doesn't hit the bumper.
Then like others, turn it to the side (I also lean it a little bit up so it is touching the top of the pipe), then listen closely (also knowing about how much I need), and when I hear the gurgle I stop. All the time not squeezing too hard and I give it one last squeeze to be sure and usually a small amount falls into the gas cap. I soak it up with the paper towels. It's not more than a small amount on there that gets soaked up if you watch closely.
I give it that last squeeze because I've had it stop way too early on me. Right now my gas gauge isn't working so I need to make sure it's full for my estimate to the next fill up. I've only run out once.
I have the parts in the garage to fix the gauge so it shouldn't be bad much longer.
I leave a roll of paper towels in the trunk. I fold a few up and place them under the cap so it doesn't hit the bumper.
Then like others, turn it to the side (I also lean it a little bit up so it is touching the top of the pipe), then listen closely (also knowing about how much I need), and when I hear the gurgle I stop. All the time not squeezing too hard and I give it one last squeeze to be sure and usually a small amount falls into the gas cap. I soak it up with the paper towels. It's not more than a small amount on there that gets soaked up if you watch closely.
I give it that last squeeze because I've had it stop way too early on me. Right now my gas gauge isn't working so I need to make sure it's full for my estimate to the next fill up. I've only run out once.
I have the parts in the garage to fix the gauge so it shouldn't be bad much longer.