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terrybull
Sep 22, 2010
My suggestion is to not follow any suggestions in these comments. Many are not true, and some are dangerous (such as propping open a gas pump handle with your gas cap). I think comments for topics like this where safety is a concern should either not be allowed or moderated by eHow. Despite what the fine print says, eHow does hold responsibility and possibly some liability. -
bullittandy
Aug 04, 2009
Everything that "Boothy" said is incorrect. the fuel in the gas tank acts as a coolant for the fuel pump. Its okay to run the tank to "E" but it is bad to keep the tank near empty all the time. Also, running your tank low does not increase contaminants in the fuel system, the fuel pump sucks fuel from the bottom of tank ALL THE TIME. Also, fuel does not have time to evaporate in the gas tank on any regularly driven car.
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crfkid96
Aug 03, 2009
katrina, what you can do is put the gas cap in between the lever and the plastic on the bottom and the machine will pump by itself.
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Boothy
Jan 15, 2007
fdwalker.... Keeping your tank low may not cause damage to the fuel pump but you will suck up any crud in the bottom of your tank, causing filters to become blocked before their time or other blockages elsewhere in the system. Also less fuel in the tank means more air in the tank and this can cause evaporation of fuel.
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Boothy
Jan 15, 2007
fdwalker.... Keeping your tank low may not cause damage to the fuel pump but you will suck up any crud in the bottom of your tank, causing filters to become blocked before their time or other blockages elsewhere in the system. Also less fuel in the tank means more air in the tank and this can cause evaporation of fuel.
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fdwalker
Dec 22, 2006
My husband thinks keeping low fuel in my car will eventually cause damage to the fuel pump!?! Is this a fact?
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fdwalker
Dec 22, 2006
My husband thinks keeping low fuel in my car will eventually cause damage to the fuel pump!?! Is this a fact?
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katrina
Nov 25, 2006
I still have trouble filling gas in that I can't lock the hose for it to pump automatically, so I end up holding the hose all the time the gas is pumping..any suggestions anyone?? Thanks :)
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katrina
Nov 25, 2006
I still have trouble filling gas in that I can't lock the hose for it to pump automatically, so I end up holding the hose all the time the gas is pumping..any suggestions anyone?? Thanks :)
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Jun 30, 2006
On all new cars there is a small arrow on the face of the fuel guage that points to the side of the car that has the fuel filler door. Lots of folks never notice this!
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Jun 30, 2006
On all new cars there is a small arrow on the face of the fuel guage that points to the side of the car that has the fuel filler door. Lots of folks never notice this!
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Nov 22, 2005
It rarely happens, but a spark from static electricity could ignite gas fumes and cause serious injury. To avoid this threat, leave electronic devices such as cell phones and handheld computers in your vehicle. If the phone rings or an alarm otherwise activates near the fuel pump, a small spark can be formed in the circuitry. Also, avoid re-entering your vehicle while fueling. If you must do so, touch an unpainted metal surface of your vehicle before returning to the fuel pump to discharge any potential static charge.
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Nov 22, 2005
Extinguish all smoking materials (pipes, cigars, cigarettes) and turn off cell phones. Do not fill gas cans while they're on the vehicle. Put them on the ground .
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Nov 22, 2005
Every now and then, a pump doesn't turn off automatically. If this happens, it can get real expensive when you come back to the car and there's 20 gallons of gas on the ground.
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Nov 22, 2005
A cell phone may cause a spark, causing the vapors from gasoline to explode. Turn it off!
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Nov 22, 2005
You should discharge any static before handling the fuel pump or removing the gas cap from your car. To discharge static, you do not have to touch a non-painted metal part of the car. Simply touch any metal part of the car to discharge static, painted or not. Cell phones sparking fires is an urban legend. Static electricity sparking fires is not. However, talking on your phone while pumping gas is not wise. Your attention should be focused on the task and your surroundings.
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Nov 22, 2005
To prevent spillover after pump clicks off(especially if you "top off"), remove the nozzle slowly until recirculation holes in spout are uncovered and allow residue to drain from hose to tank before removing completely.
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Nov 22, 2005
Don't waste your life making more trips to the gas station than necessary. Your time is too valuable! Fill up completely every time you go.
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Nov 22, 2005
When filling up the tank never "top it off". Newer vehicles have electronic gauges which work by a piece of metal attached to the float arm that slides across metal contacts (called a sending unit), to indicate how much fuel is in the tank. "Topping off" can push this contact beyond its limits and damage the sending unit leading to inaccurate readings of the fuel gauge.
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Nov 22, 2005
You should discharge any static before handling the fuel pump or removing the gas cap from your car. To discharge static, you do not have to touch a non-painted metal part of the car. Simply touch any metal part of the car to discharge static, painted or not. Cell phones sparking fires is an urban legend. Static electricity sparking fires is not. However, talking on your phone while pumping gas is not wise. Your attention should be focused on the task and your surroundings.
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Nov 22, 2005
To prevent spillover after pump clicks off(especially if you "top off"), remove the nozzle slowly until recirculation holes in spout are uncovered and allow residue to drain from hose to tank before removing completely.
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Nov 22, 2005
If the gas pump keeps clicking off and you know you do not have a full tank, it's probably an air lock. Here is what to do. You need to make a space between the hose and the side of your gas tank. Lift the spout slightly and turn back on.
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Nov 22, 2005
Removing the gas hose from your car is a vital step in the refueling process. No amount of nervousness or embarrassed laughter can appease a gas station attendant whose fuel hose has just been ripped from their gas pump.
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Nov 22, 2005
Keep in mind that if you get gas in the morning, it will expand during the day as it warms up. So if you get the tank completely full, it will run over in the afternoon.
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Nov 22, 2005
When filling up the tank never "top it off". Newer vehicles have electronic gauges which work by a piece of metal attached to the float arm that slides across metal contacts (called a sending unit), to indicate how much fuel is in the tank. "Topping off" can push this contact beyond its limits and damage the sending unit leading to inaccurate readings of the fuel gauge.
