Did you try to put diesel in it?

 

No I just put in V-power Premium. Maybe the nozzle size is just the size of the gas inlet opening? Do the opening look normal from the pic?

 

Try some K-Y Gelee.

 

Nice make sure I lubricate it.

 

A little Labor Day levity!

Seriously, my pump doesn't fit in all the way either, but no gas drips out, so it doesn't bother me. I do remember when the pump would go all the way in. These new ones don't. I use Shell too. They don't go all the way in. DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT IN!

Shell 93 Octane is da joint! :thumbup:

 

i use shell v93 exclusively. Never had a problem at any station I've used. Something is wrong with your gas intake.

 

Use Shell V-power 93 about 99% of the time. Haven't had a problem with either car.

 

Could some one please take a look at their gas inlet and see if it looks like mine. I trying to avoid going to my dealer. Its 1 hr away. See attached pic on the first post and if the swing flapper is offset like mine.

THANKS!

 

Shell works for me too.

 

Shell 93's baaad! I don't lose a drop of that mudda-freaker.

 

try turning the nozzle 90 degrees to the left or right and fill up.

 

I recently purchased a CPO. I love the car but when I went to fill up for the first time at the Shell gas station it was very difficult to fit the gas nozzle in the hole also taking it out it got stuck. I attached a picture showing mine. Maybe the flapper valve or spring check valve is damaged? Could you please check yours and see? Let me know if I should take this issue to the dealer.

Later I went to a local gas station (WAWA) and had no problem filling up.

THANKS I LOVE MY BIMMER!!

Yep, yours looks damaged. It should be flush and not have that gap you have on the left side.

 

Looks like someone jammed a bottle of something in there, maybe an injector cleaner. I've seen some strange shapes for those bottles, especially the STP branded ones that are tapered; could have easily gotten stuck and caused the damage.

 

I recently purchased a CPO. I love the car but when I went to fill up for the first time at the Shell gas station it was very difficult to fit the gas nozzle in the hole also taking it out it got stuck. I attached a picture showing mine. Maybe the flapper valve or spring check valve is damaged? Could you please check yours and see? Let me know if I should take this issue to the dealer.

Later I went to a local gas station (WAWA) and had no problem filling up.

THANKS I LOVE MY BIMMER!!

Looks damaged to me. I'll take a picture of what mine looks like over lunch but I am certain mine sits flush. Yours looks bent. :dunno:

 

Who knows what could have been jammed in there? Anything goes today. Weird, strange society. :dunno:

 

Here are a couple shots of mine which is less than 2 months old. Looks like yours is damaged... sorry.

Bob

 

Can't you just put your finger in it to see if everything feels right and moves the way it should?

 

Wait, what are we talking about again?

 

Thanks guys for the pics. I went to the dealer today and they are going to order the part and fix it next Wed. It was definitely damaged. Thank god is covered under the CPO warranty!

 

Definitely upset with my dealer (Faulkner BMW, PA) not checking this when certifying the vehicle. Thanks again. This site is sooo much better than the e90post!!

 

Meh... I know you're upset and put out by having to get it fixed (your time is valuable). But really, all the stuff they probably check as part of a CPO, I can imagine how something like the gas filler flap is not on their list. Be happy they're fixing it for you and didn't try to blame you for the damage and decide not to cover it under the CPO warranty. I think you got a good result and you should be happy with that. :thumbup:

Enjoy the car.
Bob