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SumAznGuy 01-01-2013 05:42 PM
#2 isn't really that big of an issue.
The minute you open your gas cap, there is a chance gas vapors can escape. I know for sure when you open the gas cap to the tank on a motorbike.

jlenko 01-01-2013 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dared3vil0 (Post 8120342)
I always go until first shutoff, I mean what does going more get you...? Extra half a liter?
If that. And what's that save you, in terms of filling up... a few miles before you have to fill up again anyway?

Waste of fucking time.

Gas stops, hang up the nozzle and get going. You're probably holding up the next guy in line.

knight604 01-01-2013 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Matsuda (Post 8120527)
like you're peeing? =D
No when he climaxes.

Manic! 01-02-2013 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SumAznGuy (Post 8120790)
#2 isn't really that big of an issue.
The minute you open your gas cap, there is a chance gas vapors can escape. I know for sure when you open the gas cap to the tank on a motorbike.
Car gas tanks have a flap so vapors don't escape. When you insert the nozzle it opens it up.

RRxtar 01-02-2013 08:29 AM
always fill to $100 for easier business accounting lol

Speed2K 01-02-2013 03:13 PM
Lol, sometime it's like when people go to a restaurant and tip enough to make the total an even number; at the end of the day it doesn't make a difference, if you're paying by Visa you're probably still going to end up with an un-even total on your statement. :lawl:

bloodmack 01-02-2013 03:52 PM
I usually fill up when im dead empty and when the pump stops there's usually a couple liters extra for me that I could put in after it clicks.

InvisibleSoul 01-02-2013 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp (Post 8120314)
  1. Topping off the gas tank can result in your paying for gasoline that is fed back into the station's tanks because your gas tank is full.
  2. Gasoline vapors are harmful to breathe. :fuckthatshit:
  3. You need extra room in your gas tank to allow the gasoline to expand.
  4. Topping off your gas tank may foul the station's vapor recovery system.

Source: US EPA

Personally I'd only care about #1, but that's enough for me not to do it
I admit I top up when I get gas in the States. I think I usually put in at least another 5L after the first click, which is like saving another buck.

#1 and #4 is not applicable for me though, because it's not like I keep pumping it with the nozzle inserted. I pull it out and slowly top it up.

I've probably done this a hundred times in my Yaris. Haven't had any problems yet. :badpokerface:


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