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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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For the first time I filled it up with gas (in NJ you're not allowed, a gas station service tech has to do it, it's the law) - and this is what the gauge was showing (1/4 empty):

Full or not full?-3orep.jpg These guys never NOT FILL the tank. What's up?
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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did you hear the gas pump stop on its own?? i fill up in jersey near the tunnels all the time at the sunoco/mobil/shell and never had a problem with them as well. they usually fill until it auto stops then they press it once more till it auto stops and theyre done.

if your tank is full. clicks when you try to fill then it could be your fuel sending unit.

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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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i never pump full so i wouldnt know hahah
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Wow what a dumb law u guys have. Lol
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Wow what a dumb law u guys have. Lol
but there is no tax so the gas is CHEAPER!
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
Wow what a dumb law u guys have. Lol
The Law is far from dumb. NJ is ranked amongst the least gas station incidents in the US.

And the prices are near the lowest in the country.

Next time I'll ask the clerk to try and do it myself. If it's a repeat, the gauge is inaccurate. I wish someone would have a comment on the topic at hand.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
Wow what a dumb law u guys have. Lol
I agree that's a really dumb law to have.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Whenever I fill up in jersey the guy usually leaves so I just finish it up, then pay. At least i know im full lol.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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How empty was the tank when you filled up? How many gallons were put in?
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by GINTER
For the first time I filled it up with gas (in NJ you're not allowed, a gas station service tech has to do it, it's the law) - and this is what the gauge was showing (1/4 empty):

These guys never NOT FILL the tank. What's up?
Unless you give them a dollar amount to put in which doesn't fill your tank. I have had my tank filled on many occasions while in Jersey and my needle goes above the "F" mark. They always pump in a little more after the pump first stops dispensing fuel. Could be something mechanical but have them fill it up again and be more visual to see what happens next time.
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
How empty was the tank when you filled up? How many gallons were put in?
1/4 full, +10 gallons, 1/4 empty.
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by GINTER
1/4 full, +10 gallons, 1/4 empty.
Makes sense to me? The car has a 20 gallon tank. Think about it.
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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I'm about to fill it up (myself this time) and report back.. Thanks for the input.
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Full or not full?-fqe0u.jpg YES, it works just fine. The moron at the other station must not have given a flying fak.

Sorry for the huge images, I have a 30" monitor and need to compensate..
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
Wow what a dumb law u guys have. Lol
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