We have two Toyota Vitz cars and both have a green plastic device at the inlet of the petrol filler, which prevent the pump nozzle from going all the way in. I have seen them in other Toyota models too, the Fielder wagon has the same thing. Does anyone know what it is for? It just seems to be a nuisance, as the pump nozzle seems rather insecure when filling the tank using the automatic catch. Looks like they could be removed easily, which I will do unless someone tells me they have some vital function that I am unaware of!
bjmh,
Dec 1, 7:39pm
probably to stop you putting the wrong nozzle in. i.e diesel
rpvr,
Dec 1, 7:47pm
Possibly, I didn't think of that. I'll look at the nozzles next time.
poppajn,
Dec 1, 8:06pm
Anti theft
rpvr,
Dec 1, 8:33pm
How does that work? Looks as if you could still get a tube through easily enough to siphon.
kazbanz,
Dec 1, 8:50pm
I can tell you two things for definite. They take about 5 seconds to remove and they are there to try to prevent filling with the wrong fuel in Japan.
m16d,
Dec 1, 10:55pm
It's to stop you putting 91 in it.
rpvr,
Dec 2, 2:19am
Took me almost a minute to get the first one out, second one about 30 seconds. Experience is a great thing.
intrade,
Aug 9, 12:34pm
m16d wrote: It's to stop you putting 91 in it. [/quote HO.HO.ho
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