Gas stations with single nozzle
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Gas stations with single nozzle
For gas stations with a single nozzle for all octanes, is there a chance a lower octane gas could still be in the nozzle/hose from the previous customer (even thought it's a small amount)?
I hear some states have pump that sucks it back in, does California have the pump?
What about your state? 
I did a search and I didn't find anything.
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I hear some states have pump that sucks it back in, does California have the pump?
What about your state? I did a search and I didn't find anything.
Mod please move this thread as you wish.
Last edited by Evolboost; Nov 18, 2004 at 08:21 PM.
No when you stop pumping the gas gets sucked back into the tank in the ground and out of all the lines above ground.They cant have gas in lines above ground when its not pumping.I would be careful where you buy your gas from though.Some of the older stations with the older tanks have problems with moisture and rust.I never get gas from a gas station.I haul it so mine comes right out off the truck.Nice and fresh.LOL
Are you serious??? Is like wondering if you got a hint of sprite when you asked for coca cola at a bar that uses one of those 5 in one drink dispenser. The answer will be yes! a trace of whatever gas the previous customer got , will be in your tank.
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why would you care? You are talking about such an insignificant amount anyway. MOst cars now days, even a damn Honda accord, take premium. You think the Evo is the first car in the world to take Premium only?
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Originally Posted by EVO32570
No when you stop pumping the gas gets sucked back into the tank in the ground and out of all the lines above ground.They cant have gas in lines above ground when its not pumping.I would be careful where you buy your gas from though.Some of the older stations with the older tanks have problems with moisture and rust.I never get gas from a gas station.I haul it so mine comes right out off the truck.Nice and fresh.LOL
Each state differs.In NY you can let the fumes vent to the air and they dont use pumps.In FL no fumes can hit the air.It all has to be kept contained.They also use pumps to suck it back into the ground because in case an accident(like somebody running into the pumps)they dont want any gas above ground.Each state differs.But Im in charge of 70 stores.Including all the tanks and pumps.Either way,there is not enough to alter your octane level in most cases no matter what state you live in.
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Originally Posted by Mikebuzzsaw
Like the coke thing, let it drain for 2 seconds. So get the nozzle, go to a near by car/trashcan/drain and pour gas for 2 seconds.
the friction may cause start fire...and go boom...actually happned to one of gas station..the dude was pouring gas into metal container..not proper plastic gas container..
becareful...
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Originally Posted by trinydex
actually that's false... i used to work at a gas station (shell) single pump style, if you stop pumping... and you lift the handle or whatever it is that actuates the pump... and cut off the pump transaction... and then proceed to turn the nozzle upside down and pull the hose down (cuz you know hwo they are suspended up top) you can usually get about 3 cups of gas. which means that gas stays in the lines, which means it get put in yer tank, nothing to worry about tho... won't kill your car, it's not as if our cars aren't already pulling timing from running 91 instead of 93, so running 90.5 or so isn't gonna destroy your ****.
