Gas funnel

[Mot]

I'm a remote worker and in addition to my truck i have a car. Single no kids.

I don't drive nearly as much as I used to, being in my 50s to boot.

So I figured I'd add some fuel stabilizer and start doing so on a regular basis.

I realize these truck are pressurized and there is sort if a gate or something you have to punch through to add gas.

So I got out my trusty generator funnel and went to work, only to have the stabilizer rejected and pouring down the side of my truck onto the garage floor.

So.

There must be a 2nd gate or barrier i need to push through to add fuel?

I went to Autozone and Oh-Oh, O'Reillys today looking for a funnel that is longer, preferably extendable so I can tuck it in my truck somewhere when not in use.

The only candidate was an oil funnel about half the diameter of what I'd want for fuel that would probably be fine just for stabilizer.

I skipped it hoping someone here has a great tip for a simple lowely funnel?

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[RcFlyer330]

Well you could use the emergency fuel funnel that should be located behind the passenger rear seat along with the jack. Or purchase a funnel that is made for capless fuel systems.

 

[Mot]

Well how about that! You're correct! I just went out there and located it exactly where you said it would be.

Truck is about a month old and I'm still figuring stuff out. This forum is priceless thanks so much!!

My generator funnel almost clicks into it perfectly so I'm going to take both of your advice. That for the road and now that I know how long it should be grab something from Amazon too.

I'm thinking of using that tiny compartment in the bed for the stabilizer so I just get in the habit of adding it when I fuel up.

 

[956AvalanchePlat1]

Ive seen it, dont make fun of it lol. Kind of a special situation with ford and thier capless fuel tank

 

[jkind]

Well how about that! You're correct! I just went out there and located it exactly where you said it would be.

Truck is about a month old and I'm still figuring stuff out. This forum is priceless thanks so much!!

My generator funnel almost clicks into it perfectly so I'm going to take both of your advice. That for the road and now that I know how long it should be grab something from Amazon too.

I'm thinking of using that tiny compartment in the bed for the stabilizer so I just get in the habit of adding it when I fuel up.

Don't feel silly about not knowing about that. Years ago when I bought my 2014 F150 the dealer made no mention of that funnel. If it had not been for my brother in law giving me a heads up about it I probably would have been in the same situation as you were.

 

[bjl95mustang]

For my extra funnel I got one of these long neck one from the parts store. I cut it down to the right diameter needed to hit the locking tabs in the filler.

 

[fmdog44]

I used my funnel yesterday worked fine adding Techron to 19 gallons of premium. The Chevron station did not sell Techron so I had to drive to Oreilly's. I emailed Chevron and they responded about selling Chevron gas and I replied yes.

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

I was in O’Reillys last week looking for some vacuum caps. I didn’t notice. They actually had a emergency fuel funnel that is very similar to the one Ford provides.

Also, the small Lucas fuel, additive bottles, there may be six or 8 ounces, they have a neck that is perfect for an emergency fuel funnel. Just cut the bottom off. Might be aAlso, the small Lucas fuel, additive bottles, there may be six or 8 ounces, they have a neck that is perfect for an emergency fuel funnel. Just cut the bottom off. Might be a good idea to remove all the label from the neck.

 

[Davidwnuc]

Walmart and most auto stores have them. I bought a couple backups for our fords.

 

[Mot]

Okay, now I don't feel so bad, ripped off from another forum:

" Ref the funnel...The funnel I got was a narrow neck that could fit 4 or 5 inches inside the neck if there were no blockage inside the neck. I pushed the top of the cap hard but no go. I am not no dumb *** as I am a retired USAF CMSGT with 34 years of being a aircraft mech. I have not seen the correct funnel yet. It looks like inside the neck on my truck possible two notchs or detends to unlock the cap. I have the correct funnel comming in the mail. Didn't think this would be big deal. "

That was after another guy posted a question like mine, after he did the same thing I did and had fuel additive running down the side of his truck instead into the tank.

 

[Mot]

For my extra funnel I got one of these long neck one from the parts store. I cut it down to the right diameter needed to hit the locking tabs in the filler.

Yeah, smart. I'm going to do exactly this and cut to fit using the Ford funnel as a diameter guide. And but a back up Ford funnel - but perhaps from Amazon or something, there seem to be plenty of knock offs these days.

 

[Mot]

That blue funnel above, looks similar to a, "WirthCo 32855 Funnel King Blue Multi-Purpose Funnel for Capless Gas Tank". Apparently the initial version of that funnel didn't quite fit but the newer versions have been modified to work well with F150s - as per the recent review and images on Amazon.

However it looks like they aren't being made anymore and there are multiple buying options ("new") on Amazon from other sellers. So no guarantee that's what I'm getting but for $7 and free shipping I'm going to order one anyway.

 

[bjl95mustang]

I had just used the basic $2 funnel from the parts store. I just kept cutting down till it fit good.

 

[Mot]

I had just used the basic $2 funnel from the parts store. I just kept cutting down till it fit good.

I'm going to do the same if I need to.

 

[fmdog44]

Techron comes in two different sizes so make sure you are buying the right one for your tank, I bought the 20 gallon size bottle then added 13 gallons to my less the 1/4 full 26 gallon tank estimating the right mixture.

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