I usually kill the engine while pumping but I've done it both ways without any issues.

Seems like if it was a big risk, you'd hear about it.

OSHA approved!

I was on the phone with a fireman friend of mine getting gas at the gas station in Josephine tx. Some local yocal volunteer interrupts me and tells me it's dangerous to talk on my cell phone fire blah blah. My fireman buddy tells me to tell him to STFU and mind his own business. I just said thanks to the dude.

I have concluded that a lot of these unrealistic theories stem from idiots lying. I know it’s the source of a lot of oilfield policies. Someone lights up a cigarette, blows something up, and survives to tell them that it was a flashlight or cell phone that did it.

Try having more faith that God will keep you safe at the pump. [/quote]


Wow, just wow. God gave us a brain for a “reason.”
Try using it once in a while.

But seriously, when it is your time, it’s your time.

Ha. Thinking????? Deeper thought needed. Ha.

My point was to control the things YOU can control. Can’t control the person rolling up, there is where the faith comes in.

Then why worry about it?

Yeah I can control it. My kids shouldn't leave the house till they are 18 years old. They can live and learn and grow at home. The wife will care for them and teach them. They wont get sick, wont be exposed to the wiked ways of the world, wont be exposed to the "high risk" of any car spontaneously combusting at the gas station, no risk of auto accidents, being molested by teachers or health providers or priests, etc. etc. etc. a regular old bubble family, sounds like a plan...

Yeah, you'd think they'd have a sign on damn near each and every pump telling you not to do it.

I don't understand the process of filling your tank while the you are pumping gas. Do you start the pump and get back in your vehicle and close the door?

If it's raining,yes.

Especially when it's coming in sideways.

This right here. Does pizz me off seeing dummies smoke around the pumps.

Common sense and worry are not synonymous!

Excellent plan! I think this would really have far reaching positive effects for many many people.
Good luck and sooner the better!

You can pump 65 gallons in 5 minutes.


Light passenger vehicle pump flow rate ranges up to about 50 litres (13 US gallons) per minute (the United States limits this to 10 US gallons (38 litres) per minute); pumps serving trucks and other large vehicles have a higher flow rate, up to 130 litres (34 US gallons) per minute in the UK, and airline refueling can ...

Static electricity is worse in winter.

Yep dry air, and extra layers of clothing.

You seem pretty wound up about it.

who the he77 cares, according to the morons the world will end in 11.4 yrs. anyway, LIVE IT UP!

I shut my engine off. I don’t use my cell.

Have seen some rough stuff when gas fumes ignited. You internet tough guys can make fun if you want - I don’t give a ****.

Please find that law for me...

Found this on google. I'll paraphrase. Never considered carjacking.



Although this is not particularly hazardous in itself, it is illegal in most states, shown by a warning to shut off the engine while refueling, posted on the pump. Leaving a vehicle running when you are not in the driver's seat leaves you vulnerable to carjacking and car theft.Jun 26, 2018

Yep.

My check engine light will stay until reset by a scanner on if you leave the car running when you take off the gas cap.