Pump gas while car is running?
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Pump gas while car is running?
I've seen people do this couple of times but I've never done this with either car. An engine running while I pump gas or talk on cell?. The idea scares me!!
Am I wrong? is that safe?
Am I wrong? is that safe?
Last edited by speedy-vet; Nov 19, 2004 at 10:54 PM.
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Originally Posted by speedy-vet
I've seen people do this couple of times but I've never done this with either car. An engine running while I pump gas or talk on cell?. The idea scares me!!
Am I wrong? is that safe?
Am I wrong? is that safe?
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Originally Posted by CHRIS NJ C5
Whats the worst thing that could happen.. blow up.. 
I usually do leave it running..
I usually do leave it running..
Oh wait... I think not! 
NJ= Is the law. Ok then perhaps we are spoiled?
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Scares me too. I shut mine off.
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Originally Posted by speedy-vet
I've seen people do this couple of times but I've never done this with either car. An engine running while I pump gas or talk on cell?. The idea scares me!!
Am I wrong? is that safe?
Am I wrong? is that safe?
Its cool if you want to blow up the whole freakin block
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Scares me too. I shut mine off.
Nothing will probably ever happen but why risk it? Would hate to see my baby in a melted pile.
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I used to do this with my old '69 Camaro. I did it because my starter got heat soak so bad that it often would not start the car back up. The headers were too close to the starter and not ceramic coated. I fixed that problem by getting rid of the Camaro and buying my current C5 Vette. Best decision I ever made!!!
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Originally Posted by BBates
I used to do this with my old '69 Camaro. I did it because my started got heat soak so bad that it often would not start back up. The headers were too close to the started and not ceramic coated. I fixed that problem by getting rid of the Camaro and buying my current C5 Vette. Best decision I ever made!!!
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I believe the manual says to not remove the cap for the fuel tank with the engine running. The loss of pressure could throw a code.....
Why not just be safe and shut 'er down?
Why not just be safe and shut 'er down?
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Originally Posted by speedy-vet
I've seen people do this couple of times but I've never done this with either car. An engine running while I pump gas or talk on cell?. The idea scares me!!
Am I wrong? is that safe?
Am I wrong? is that safe?
Talking on a cell phone at the pump is an urban legend. Mythbusters put that rumor to rest on their show and found that there is no danger at all.
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I don't think it's a good idea at all. If you want to blow yourself up, go somewhere else to do it and leave the other people at the pumps alone.
And besides, as was mentioned - you can throw a code doing that anyway.
And besides, as was mentioned - you can throw a code doing that anyway.
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Why...?
I pump gas constantly while the engine's running, more or less for my whole life whether in the North b/c it's cold or hear cause it's so F@#ing hot. Especially since I usually get gas near my house when the 'vette's in warmup stage-and we all know how bad short trips are for unburned gas/sludge/etc.
And as far as a law in New Jersey, it's also against the law to pump your own gas-so it also makes sense that you shut your car off-one to insure you don't leave with the pump still attached (since you wouldn't know the difference), and two for the safety of the attendent.
The only thing you really DO need to worry about is static electricity on your person near the nozzle-and of course smoking
I pump gas constantly while the engine's running, more or less for my whole life whether in the North b/c it's cold or hear cause it's so F@#ing hot. Especially since I usually get gas near my house when the 'vette's in warmup stage-and we all know how bad short trips are for unburned gas/sludge/etc.
And as far as a law in New Jersey, it's also against the law to pump your own gas-so it also makes sense that you shut your car off-one to insure you don't leave with the pump still attached (since you wouldn't know the difference), and two for the safety of the attendent.
The only thing you really DO need to worry about is static electricity on your person near the nozzle-and of course smoking
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I would bet, if everyone looks at the caution signs at their nearest pump, it is against the law to have the motor running in all (or the majority) of states. Whether or not the person behind the counter knows that or not, is another question.
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The gas itself won't ignite, the vapors will. Get enough concentration of vapors and you'll get a flash fire. But out doors, I highly doubt it. But these is always a first time for everything. Am I the only one who paid attention in chemistry class? 
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