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Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:08 pm to Sentrius
I went to a camp was a kid and they made us get out of a van when putting in gas in case the car exploded. Standing ten feet away was apparently much safer.
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:08 pm to Sentrius
Way back when, it was important to turn it off. Cars backfired regularly and back then, automakers were not always putting the gas fill cap opposite the exhaust.
Today's cars don't backfire and the exhaust is opposite the filling side.
Today's cars don't backfire and the exhaust is opposite the filling side.
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:12 pm to Relham10
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As i was driving by I saw 2 guys jump starting a car at the pumps with jumper cables before. I promptly accelerated
Why?
People are so dumb. Unless there were gas fumes being released directly next the cable terminal, and there was a spark, there might be a quick gas fume burst. No damage to anyone.
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:15 pm to EA6B
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LINK Unlike the movies, it is almost impossible for a lit cigarette to ignite gasoline vapor in a un-confined open air space like at a gas station, a lit cigarette thrown into gasoline liquid will actually extinguish itself. "One particular study attempted over 2,000 different scenarios and situations where gasoline and a lit cigarette could interact, and not a single attempt resulted in the gasoline catching on fire." The no-smoking signs around gas pumps are due to the danger of using a cigarette lighter which has a higher probability of igniting gasoline vapor.
Well this is what I know. When I was about 12 I was in the folks barn at about 5 am and an old guy that helped with the cattle took a long pull on his Lucky Strike while sitting on a tractor, flicked it towards a 5 gallon gas can sitting on the floor which promptly caught fire and burned my parents barn to the ground along with all of the equipment stored inside it.
Now maybe someone tossed a match at the same time as that smoke got tossed but I'm going with the cigarette and living proof instead of what this great Internet says.
But...smoke up Johnny.
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:16 pm to EA6B
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it is almost impossible
Keyword. Almost. Only takes one.
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:17 pm to ksayetiger
If jets can refuel midair, I think it's okay to leave your vehicle running when filling up.
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:17 pm to Mac
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Same with smoking at the pump.
Umm, have you seen Zoolander?
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:20 pm to Sentrius
Yes, it's a myth. Just like flicking a lighter right next to the entrance to the gas tank. It does nothing.
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:21 pm to Sentrius
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So turning off your vehicle so it won't explode when you pump some gas..... by Sentrius
That's a bullshite myth right?
Just make sure you are doing 100mph while you gas up and you should be fine. In fact, you will save on fuel...
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:21 pm to SG_Geaux
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Keyword. Almost. Only takes one.
And there has never been one.
So, as a petroleum chemist, I say it is impossible.
*Unless there is altercation to normal refueling, ie, terrorism.
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:26 pm to ksayetiger
So can I still use my cell while fueling up
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:34 pm to Martini
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Well this is what I know. When I was about 12 I was in the folks barn at about 5 am and an old guy that helped with the cattle took a long pull on his Lucky Strike while sitting on a tractor, flicked it towards a 5 gallon gas can sitting on the floor which promptly caught fire and burned my parents barn to the ground along with all of the equipment stored inside it.
LINK
There are more YouTube videos than anyone would have tome to watch showing it just don't happen like that.
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:42 pm to Sentrius
I pour gasoline in my cup for a nice buzz on the way home from work. Still havent exploded.
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:44 pm to TigerHoochie
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can I still use my cell while fueling up
Yes.
And smoke a cig.
However, you will die of something awful and painful if you smoke. But that is another thread
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:47 pm to ksayetiger
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And smoke a cig
Now that's just trashy
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:55 pm to Sentrius
I've seen people put out cigarettes in a cup of gas.
Posted on 6/17/17 at 9:59 pm to Eli Goldfinger
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I've seen people put out cigarettes in a cup of gas.
Ever seen someone smoke while putting gas in their lawn mower?
Or use a lighter while starting their bbq?
Posted on 6/17/17 at 10:04 pm to EA6B
Well maybe it was his breath but the damn thing burned
Posted on 6/17/17 at 10:05 pm to Sentrius
Turning the vehicle off was an important step to do when vehicles had carburaters
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