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Pumping gas for a car is easy. Learn about fueling an automobile, types of gas, fuel grades, and gas pumps in this free video series.
There are 5 videos in this series:
Find major components for pumping gas, such as the gas tank, nozzle, and pump. Learn how to pump gas with these video instructions.
What kind of gas do I put in my car? Learn grades and octanes of car fuel, from unleaded to premium and diesel.
Activating a gas pump. Learn about using a gas pump with these video instructions.
Taking out the nozzle to start pumping gas. Learn how to pump your own gas with these video instructions.
Walk around and perform an inspection while pumping gas. Learn how to be safe when fueling a car in this free video.
A gasoline pump is a machine at a gas station that is used to put gasoline in vehicles. Since gas pumps provide the primary method of distributing fuel to the general public, and fuel is a hazardous substance, they are subject to specific requirements regarding safety, accuracy and security. In modern gas pumps, the major variations are in the number of hoses or grades they can dispense, the physical shape, and the addition of extra devices, such as pay-at-pump devices.
While pumping gas is a relatively simple process, some drivers - especially new drivers - just don't know what to do at first. In this free video series, an automotive expert will teach you how to put gas in the car with step-by-step instructions. You'll learn where to find the gas tank, how to access it, how to remove the nozzle and select a fuel grade, and finally how to start pumping gas! While there can be variation in gas pumps, the basic process is universal. So, watch these free videos, and find out how to pump gas for yourself!
Dan Wolstenholme Dan Wolstenholme started in the automotive industry as a pump jockey at a full service gas station. This taught him about safety, as well as myths, in the business of selling gas. As a service director for a large auto dealership, he has been able to enhance his knowledge of car fueling with mechanical basics.dkdk
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