Petrol station visit

[ugstang17]

Petrol isn't available in my state or the two adjacent states.

We common, Heinz 57, everyday, simple folk simply fill up with gasoline.

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[IronG]

Being factual, gasoline isn't a combustible liquid. You can toss a match into a 55 gallon drum of gas, and it will just go out. It's the vapors that combust.

With modern gasoline pumps and evaporative fuel systems on vehicles, it's pretty safe.

I think you meant dunk the match right. Pretty sure the vapors coming off your 55 gallon drum example will ignite before the match hits the surface. You are correct though...gasoline is flammable and diesel is combustible. Has something to do with flashpoint temperature.

 

[IronG]

I've always shut my car down when filling up. I did manage one time to fill up, on Saturday, heading into work for some overtime. For some reason, I was in an extremely happy mood. I was so excited after filling up, I jumped into my little GMC and took off. Only problem was, the pump handle was still in the filler neck! Pulled the handle and hose right off the pump. Drove back into the lot and walked in with my head hung low in shame and told the clerk. She said just to roll it up out front, happens all the time.

Als saw someone smoking at the pump while filling up. Now, there's PROBABLY not a danger in leaving the car running while filling up, but SMOKING at the pump is just idiotic. Dude just gets out the p.o.s. he was driving fires up coffin nail and starts pumping gas. Darwin award waiting to happen.

Very true about smoking......you go from dumb to dumber by doing that. I think the assumption is that not all cars are maintained properly and could cause a fire inadvertently. Also, if you think people make mistakes driving, do you really want to trust them filling up their car. I have not looked, but I would think the danger is more in someone forgetting their car is on or in gear and hitting something. Whether it is just fire or danger or people being idiots in general is probably debatable. Having the car off at least mitigates some of the danger.

 

[GasPedal]

If you're a grown up you can manage 2 minutes in the heat or cold to fill up, get over the fact that the engine isn't fully warmed up, and that it's an "inconvenience".

There's no need to be macho/stupid that "I've been doing it this way for 30 years!". If on the off chance something goes wrong it's not just your life that would be in danger and THAT is what makes it just plain reckless and stupid through and through.

If something did happen at a gas station whether it was an engine idling or a moron smoking a cigarette and both of us survived the "incident" - I can guarantee that there will be a second incident right after which the moron will not survive.

This just encourages the people with shitty old cars that shouldn't even be on the road to do the same

 

[Interceptor]

Rose Anna Danna Anna moment here.

 

[Ecoboosted]

I always thought that filling with the car on could lead to a check engine light on. Maybe not on the Mustang since there isn’t a gas cap.

 

[Bikeman315]

This.......

https://www.11alive.com/article/new...n-while-pumping-gas-start-a-fire/93-534807565

Turn the engine off. Just because something hasn’t happened doesn’t mean it won’t.

 

[lacanteen]

I usually leave my F150 running because it takes forever and a day to get/keep that big cabin cool, and it has a PIN pad for re-entry if I go inside. I usually turn my pony off at the pumps but also if I see a moron with a cigarette near the pumps I won't even stop. That said, I only buy top tier rated gasoline for all of my vehicles.

 

[Deleted member 35644]

Since the station is maybe .2 miles from my house, I leave it running to continue warming up while I fuel. However, I don't get in and out of the car. I stand by the car, usually with my hand on the roof rail or fender while the gas cap is off.

 

[ivantwilliams]

I just do not understand why lately people have been leaving their engines on.
Maybe because it is so hot in Atlanta, GA. Currently, in the 85-90's...! They just can't wait for the airconditioning to cool the car.

Just weird...

 

[gmuffley]

I guess static electricity doesn't exist where people leave their engines off while refueling. Must have removed the "Turn your engine off" warnings.

 

[Sivi70980]

I have always and will continue to turn my cars off when refueling. Not because of danger or being smart or stupid but because that's what my dad did every time and that's just how it works in my mind. I have zero fear or care if the person next to me leaves their car on when refueling. Also, didn't mythbusters do a thing on car explosions? They don't blow up like Hollywood portrays although I'm sure being covered in burning gasoline might suck.

 

[DickR]

Look what I found today at a local Exxon station. I didn't think to look when I refueled a different car at a Shell stationl

 

[Bikeman315]

Look what I found today at a local Exxon station. I didn't think to look when I refueled a different car at a Shell stationl

These warning labels have been on pumps for as long as I’ve been driving (I’m 67). This is nothing new. I’ve never, ever had a problem nor have I witnessed one. That said I can and will live without my AC for five minutes when I fill up.

 

[lacanteen]

Look what I found today at a local Exxon station. I didn't think to look when I refueled a different car at a Shell stationl

You read the instructions and warnings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You could lose your man card for that!!!!!!!!!!

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