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Old 02-01-07, 08:26 PM
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What's even worse than this are people who smoke while pumping their own gas. I've seen it 4 or 5 times in the last few years. One time I even started an arguement with an older lady who didn't like it when I told her to put her cigarette off while filling up her car. If she wants to blow her self up she can do it without me being there.

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Old 02-01-07, 09:39 PM
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Pumping gas with the engine on is probably as dumb as driving without buckling up. I don't like the govt telling me what to do but not wearing a seatbelt or gassing up with the engine running are paths to Darwin awards.
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Originally Posted by cantsleepnk
What's even worse than this are people who smoke while pumping their own gas. I've seen it 4 or 5 times in the last few years. One time I even started an arguement with an older lady who didn't like it when I told her to put her cigarette off while filling up her car. If she wants to blow her self up she can do it without me being there.
I would have just walk/drive away ASAP instead of standing there arguing . . .
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Old 02-01-07, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by picus
What? People leave their cars on while pumping gas?
just what I was thinking!!

It's a natural reaction for me to turn off the engine.


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Old 02-01-07, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
I would have just walk/drive away ASAP instead of standing there arguing . . .
What he said. If you see that. Get the hell outta there.
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Old 02-02-07, 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexmex
Absolutely and if you don't do it in Mexico (full serve everywhere) they won't put gas into the tank.
You guys are spoiled rotten! In europe its pretty much selfserved everywhere

And...no...i dont have the engine running while filling her up
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Old 02-02-07, 06:34 AM
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I can't believe this is actually a poll.

Why would anyone leave their car running when filling with gas?
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Old 02-02-07, 07:24 AM
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On top of being just plain dumb, it's also a ticketable offense. It says so right on the pump stations. But, yet... it still happens. Whatever...
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Old 02-02-07, 09:22 AM
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Off. Can't imagine being so retarded as to burn up the resource you're paying to buy at the exact same time.

And the poll options - how could one 'honestly not know' if their car is on or off???!!!
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Old 02-02-07, 10:05 AM
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The poll is biased to YES for a reason. Not only is it common sense. Its so easy to do. Why not? The least that would happen is you get a check engine light to come on and the techs in the service dept. will think, "NO NOT ANOTHER IDIOT" But.....think about the absolute worst that can happen........
PLEASE TURN OFF WHEN REFUELING!!!
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Old 02-02-07, 11:52 AM
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If you see someone filling up, smoking, and/or with the engine on, would it be illegal to spray gasoline onto their feet?

I mean, you're not supposed to be smoking and/or have your engine on at the pump right?

LOL
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Old 02-02-07, 11:59 AM
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I believe in IL it's a fine if you leave your engine running while pumping gas, and cops sit in gas stations around here
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Old 02-02-07, 12:04 PM
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Old 02-02-07, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by KayGee
In NY add "No Cellphones" sign to that
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Old 02-02-07, 12:19 PM
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what's even the point of the poll??/ common sense, turn of the engine!!!!
I don;t care what will happen to your car, but protect yourself and others...
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