diesel fuel nozzle

If we fill when connected, it is usually at truck pumps because it is much easier to get in and out of. We are just careful and never leave the nozzle unattended. Also beware that DEF is also sold at the truck islands and make sure you do not fill DEF pump into your diesel tank. We have a large OEM replacement tank (52 gal) so we rarely have to fill on a travel day. We usually fill when disconnected.

jnharley wrote:
We have a large OEM replacement tank (52 gal) so we rarely have to fill on a travel day. We usually fill when disconnected.

X2...one of the best upgrades I did. It is nice to get fuel when I want to.

I use them on my truck once in awhile. Just don't push it in too far, I've gotten the nozzle stuck in mine too. It does fill very quick.

is it friday yet? wrote:
I use them on my truck once in awhile. Just don't push it in too far, I've gotten the nozzle stuck in mine too. It does fill very quick.

:o Glad I am not the only one...lol

I've used the truck lanes at truck stops and along the PA & OH turnpike and haven't had a problem with the nozzle fitting. It does fill VERY fast, so I only squeeze the handle about 1/2 way and hold it so diesel doesn't shoot all over the place - it only takes once to learn that lesson!
Those handles are usually filthy too, so you'll probably want to have a pair of gloves on.
Most of the truck stops you need to pay first. Just give a credit card and put more than you will need on it. They only charge what you actually pump. After you fill up, you can go in and get a receipt.

On older trucks like previous posters have said they tend to have smaller openings. My Ford's prior to 2007 would not accept the larger nozzle.

I use both type of nozzles when filling the motor home. I have seen some truck island pumps labeled with a warning sign that says flow can be up to 60 gals per minute. If you have a 30 gal or less tank, that means you could fill your tank in 30 seconds or less. This is the reason many truck fueling stations have a separate lane and pump for truck and RV'S. Your paying for the product but they have to clean up overfills. Even if I am pumping 70 plus gallons with a large nozzle I go slow because the foaming action filling at a fast rate will cause fuel to spray out as the pump shuts off. I like the smaller / slower fill rates better.

I have a '02 Ford 250 Superduty and my fuel opening handles the large nozzles. Why mine does and other Ford's don't I can't figure out.

krsmitty wrote:
Ummh...I stopped at a truck stop to fill up my Ram CTD years ago and got the nozzle stuck in mine. The nozzle was bigger than the nozzle at a normal diesel pump. It took a few minutes to finally work it loose. Things may have changed since then???

I use the big-boy pumps all the time, the bigger girth nozzles fit with no issues on my 2015 RAM 3500.

lawnspecialties wrote:
Just beware. The tank will fill up rather quickly.

I have an auxiliary tank and it is wonderful to have those high volume nozzles.

Yep it sure is.