Member Since: 21 Apr 2008
Location: Ipswich
Posts: 21
Fuel Filler Cap hands Free Function
Don't know weather anyone else has discovered this but I believe it to be one of the greatest features of my Discovery.
The fuel filler cap fits 99% of petrol pump handles and eliminates the need to hold the thing. I like this as I seem to spend lots of my time filling up.
For those with out disco 3 try Nokia 6230 - There are some H and S people that my well see this as dangerous but hey you can switch the phone off.
Note: it can jump out and can be fiddly to set up first off but once you have done it a few times you won't know what to do with the extra time.
Regards
Will
21st Apr 2008 12:33 pm
Walmsleys
Member Since: 04 Sep 2007
Location: Leyland
Posts: 601
I'm probably being a bit simple but how does using the filler cap give you the option to go hands free on the pump?2013 D4 HSE Luxe in Indus Silver
(previously 2015 Defender Urban Truck 90XS in Havana)
(previously 2013 D4 XS in Fuji White)
(previously 2011 D4 XS in Stornaway Grey, auto, black leather, reversing camera and removable tow bar)
(previously 2011 Freelander 2, blue (Mrs B's)
(previously 2007 TDV6 D3 SE Zermatt Silver, auto, black leather, an Uncle Ray plate and AT2s)
(previously 2001 Freelander One, blue)
(previously 1967 Series 2, Green)
21st Apr 2008 1:08 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Eh ?
21st Apr 2008 1:11 pm
Berlin Warrior
Member Since: 29 Nov 2007
Location: Berlin
Posts: 263
Jam it under the nozzle trigger.
In Berlin we still have attendant service to fill up. Some numpty filled my mates FL TD4 up with unleaded the other week.Knowledge & Reason - the arch enemy of faith
MY2008, Java Black TDV6 HSE, Alpaca with straight grain Wood, 19" alloys, fully loaded with all the toys
Discovery 3, you know it makes sense.
21st Apr 2008 1:34 pm
simon
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Location: Shropshire
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Ahhhhh now I get it
21st Apr 2008 1:42 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Been doing that since my D1 days. Catch up Simon!!
1.5 mm Allen key works well too - I always have one in the car
21st Apr 2008 2:06 pm
Berlin Warrior
Member Since: 29 Nov 2007
Location: Berlin
Posts: 263
Guy wrote:
1.5 mm Allen key works well too - I always have one in the car
1.5mm, isn't that a bit short................. Knowledge & Reason - the arch enemy of faith
MY2008, Java Black TDV6 HSE, Alpaca with straight grain Wood, 19" alloys, fully loaded with all the toys
Discovery 3, you know it makes sense.
21st Apr 2008 2:18 pm
NHR
Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Warsaw
Posts: 923
My local Shell garage also has attendant fill up most of the time. If you are lucky, they'll also clean the windscreen!
21st Apr 2008 2:23 pm
AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
Posts: 2302
On my key-ring - out of 2mm s/s wire (next to the pipe tamper made from a 6" nail) {and the Swiss Army knife for carrying out full D3 Service...}:-
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and you wonder why the EGR plates were so inexpensive 2006 D3 finally swapped for a 2016 D4 Graphite in Graphite grey. No mods
21st Apr 2008 3:05 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73121
That would bring tears to your eyes if the key ring was in your front trouser pockets and the pointy thing was aiming the wrong way when sitting down!!!
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
Posts: 2302
You called?
Actually, I've had one of these over 30 years, without a problem... Maybe should not have said that!2006 D3 finally swapped for a 2016 D4 Graphite in Graphite grey. No mods
21st Apr 2008 5:48 pm
hudsonian
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 196
Guy wrote:
1.5 mm Allen key works well too - I always have one in the car
Where do you put the allen key to get it to hold the handle up? I have noticed before the little clip on the handle is disabled by a screw, preventing the proper way to do this
1.5 mm Allen key works well too - I always have one in the car
Where do you put the allen key to get it to hold the handle up? I have noticed before the little clip on the handle is disabled by a screw, preventing the proper way to do this
Back of the handle, two holes. Put through there and pull catch on handle forwards which then clips over the allen key and gives you hands free! Or just stuff the filler cap in the handle, with lugs in a vertical orientation to maximise fuel delivery! Great! Don't be paranoid.........'They' don't like it!!!!!!!
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Previously: Other Land Rovers
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