12-17-2013, 06:19 AM
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Is it unsafe....
To fill a running vehicle with gas?
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12-17-2013, 06:25 AM
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Depends how fast you're driving...
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12-17-2013, 07:01 AM
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The Mythbusters say yes, but their methods are hardly scientific. Err on the side of caution? 
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12-17-2013, 07:28 AM
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"What did you ask, I'm on my cell phone smoking a Camel!"
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12-17-2013, 08:45 AM
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No, personally I don't think it's unsafe. However, it very well may trip the check engine light to come on since it would pick up the open gas cap as an emissions/EVAP system failure methinks.
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12-17-2013, 09:01 AM
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Olden days (20+ years ago) it was standard practice.
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12-17-2013, 09:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scottvd
Depends how fast you're driving...
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Best response 
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12-17-2013, 09:35 AM
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Like most things in life, you can do it and get away with it 999,999 out of 1,000,000 times. But you have no idea when that 1 time is going to happen when it kicks you in the crotch.
Similar to IMSB failure.
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12-17-2013, 10:19 AM
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It's as safe as using a cell phone at a gas station
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12-17-2013, 10:27 AM
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I think the concern is about a difference in potential between the gas pump and the car which may result in a spark. Given the location of where that spark is going to jump if it does, it definitely could end badly.
Here it is the law, and a gas station attendant will not turn on the pump for you until you turn off your engine.
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12-17-2013, 11:54 AM
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Its safe, but as mentioned before, you can get a CEL and also, the tank will not fill completely.
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12-17-2013, 11:55 AM
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Why would you feel the need to ?
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12-17-2013, 11:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stephen wilson
Why would you feel the need to ?
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Single digit weather. Cab cools off very fast. More for vehicles in general not our P cars. Want it to warm up since I don't let it run to warm up at the house. It's cooooold!!!
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12-17-2013, 12:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_T
I think the concern is about a difference in potential between the gas pump and the car which may result in a spark. Given the location of where that spark is going to jump if it does, it definitely could end badly.
Here it is the law, and a gas station attendant will not turn on the pump for you until you turn off your engine.
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I wonder how this would relate to plugging in an electric car if the engine was on. Would the spark be like free electricity or would you be charged for it?
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12-17-2013, 12:15 PM
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Would refrain from smoking while doing so.
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12-17-2013, 12:26 PM
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The owner of a tiny gas station near me always smokes a cigar while pumping gas !
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12-17-2013, 01:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stephen wilson
The owner of a tiny gas station near me always smokes a cigar while pumping gas !
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I saw some kid doing this at a gas station. I turn to the guy close to me and ask...is she really smoking a cigarette? He looks at me and shakes his head. By the time he looked again, I was speeding out of there like I stole gas or something. What a retard!!!
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12-17-2013, 03:05 PM
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This scene comes to mind:
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12-17-2013, 05:36 PM
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Last March a gentle man was killed at a BP station in my area doing this. I'll pass.
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12-17-2013, 05:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rp17
I saw some kid doing this at a gas station. I turn to the guy close to me and ask...is she really smoking a cigarette? He looks at me and shakes his head. By the time he looked again, I was speeding out of there like I stole gas or something. What a retard!!!
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It's physically impossible to ignite gas or gas vapor with a lit cigarette as I understand it.
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