Things You'll Need:
- Gas pump
- Lack of patience
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Step 1
Stop pumping.
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Step 2
Lay the pump down on the ground.
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Step 3
Wait at least 5 seconds.
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Step 4
Pick the pump up and continue pumping at full speed!
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Have you ever been stuck at a slow gas pump? I'm talking about the kind where you would have to stand there for an hour for a full fill. Here's your solution.
Stop pumping.
Lay the pump down on the ground.
Wait at least 5 seconds.
Pick the pump up and continue pumping at full speed!
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Comments
Billystyle said
on 11/19/2008 I have now seen this fail. I think sometimes, if fuel levels in the underground tanks are low, the pumps will be slow no matter what. This method fixes any air bubble problems. Still worth a shot!
wootay13 said
on 1/29/2008 Thats interesting. I'll have to try it next time I have the opportunity. I wrote an article on my blog relating to slow gas pumps. Check it out.
http://thewayweseeit.info/?p=715