fueling while running

viperlocc · March 8th, 2009, 12:44 PM

I always see people filling up their vehicles while they keep it running. I was always told to turn off a vehicle because some/maybe most vehicle have in tank pumps which could somehow cause a spark and boom.

but what about vehicles with mechanical pumps mounted on the side of the engine? tank has nothing in it but fuel.

lets discuss this and see what ya'll have to say on this deal

03SonicBoom · March 8th, 2009, 12:51 PM

I doubt there's any danger. I fill up all the time w/ the engine running and my parents said that when they were my age no one ever turned there engine off.

My best guess is that they are trying to avoid someone driving off w/ the pump handle still in the car. It also might be that they don't want people to build up a static charge from getting in and out of there car (maybe people leave engine on to keep AC or heat running and get in car).

nolife · March 8th, 2009, 09:29 PM

On OBD-II cars (96 and up), it may throw a code for an EVAP failure but that code should clear on its own when that test runs again.

winnie51189 · March 8th, 2009, 09:39 PM

Actually my uncle was filling his squad car quite a few years back, and they never turned there cars off when filling up the tank, and somehow the whole thing exploded and he now suffers from lung issues and they don't have a cure for his ailment but they do know that he has a lot of scar tissue in his lungs which is basically just dead worthless lung tissue and they believe the scar tissue is from the explosion.

Cool Bam · March 8th, 2009, 09:43 PM

I always turn ym car off. Even @ -13 degrees to fill up.

winnie51189 · March 8th, 2009, 09:46 PM

I think in this situation the saying, "Better safe than sorry" most definitely applies. I know my brother said when he visited the wifey's parents in alaska they never shut their damn vehicles off, for obvious reason.

87FloridaGT · March 8th, 2009, 09:51 PM

I would say you also may have to worry about static electricity.

Notcho · March 8th, 2009, 10:12 PM

Around here in the 'hood.. I'm more worried about someone jumping in and stealing the car while Im filling gas than a fire..so I shut it off and take the keys out.

I just see no sense in keeping it running.. Regardless of the weather, I am always outside holding the pump nozzle and listening, because the damn thing never shuts off fast enough. (gas sprays all over side of car)

Really, static electricity forms regardless if the engine is running or not. When you get in and out of the vehicle, you usually become statically charged. Thats why they say do not get back in your car when you are fueling. There are numerous youtube videos to back this up..

YouTube - Gas station fire - Incendio en la gasolinera

89LX347 · March 9th, 2009, 01:53 AM

most of time that the whole explosion happening is when its cold outside, people go back in their car and come out, having static built up from coming off the seat. and go out and boom.

gotn20 · March 9th, 2009, 12:30 PM

When i was 17 i took a road trip cross country in my old 89 maxima with over 300,000 miles on it and i was so hell bent on going, my starter went out and i still made the trip, I never turned my car off for gas for anything unless i had to and there was a hill lol. I had no problems i fill shit up all the time with the car still running.

nolife · March 9th, 2009, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by gotn20

When i was 17 i took a road trip cross country in my old 89 maxima with over 300,000 miles on it and i was so hell bent on going, my starter went out and i still made the trip, I never turned my car off for gas for anything unless i had to and there was a hill lol. I had no problems i fill shit up all the time with the car still running.

And a lot of professional football players go out to clubs with a loaded pistol in their wasteband. Sometimes those statistics catch up with you

grnstang · March 9th, 2009, 01:27 PM

Haha

March 8th, 2009, 12:44 PM	#1
viperlocc Regular 1985 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stevens Point Posts: 316 iTrader: 0 reviews	fueling while running I always see people filling up their vehicles while they keep it running. I was always told to turn off a vehicle because some/maybe most vehicle have in tank pumps which could somehow cause a spark and boom. but what about vehicles with mechanical pumps mounted on the side of the engine? tank has nothing in it but fuel. lets discuss this and see what ya'll have to say on this deal

March 8th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#2
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,617 iTrader: 0 reviews	I doubt there's any danger. I fill up all the time w/ the engine running and my parents said that when they were my age no one ever turned there engine off. My best guess is that they are trying to avoid someone driving off w/ the pump handle still in the car. It also might be that they don't want people to build up a static charge from getting in and out of there car (maybe people leave engine on to keep AC or heat running and get in car). __________________

March 8th, 2009, 09:29 PM	#3
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	On OBD-II cars (96 and up), it may throw a code for an EVAP failure but that code should clear on its own when that test runs again. __________________

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March 9th, 2009, 01:53 AM	#9
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	most of time that the whole explosion happening is when its cold outside, people go back in their car and come out, having static built up from coming off the seat. and go out and boom. __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

March 8th, 2009, 09:39 PM	#4
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	Actually my uncle was filling his squad car quite a few years back, and they never turned there cars off when filling up the tank, and somehow the whole thing exploded and he now suffers from lung issues and they don't have a cure for his ailment but they do know that he has a lot of scar tissue in his lungs which is basically just dead worthless lung tissue and they believe the scar tissue is from the explosion.

March 8th, 2009, 09:46 PM	#6
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	I think in this situation the saying, "Better safe than sorry" most definitely applies. I know my brother said when he visited the wifey's parents in alaska they never shut their damn vehicles off, for obvious reason.

March 8th, 2009, 09:51 PM	#7
87FloridaGT Newblet 1987 GT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central FL Posts: 732 iTrader: 1 reviews	I would say you also may have to worry about static electricity.

March 9th, 2009, 12:30 PM	#10
gotn20 Atomized Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	When i was 17 i took a road trip cross country in my old 89 maxima with over 300,000 miles on it and i was so hell bent on going, my starter went out and i still made the trip, I never turned my car off for gas for anything unless i had to and there was a hill lol. I had no problems i fill shit up all the time with the car still running.

March 9th, 2009, 01:27 PM	#12
grnstang Hardcore Enthusiast 91 LX 13.7@101 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 1 reviews	Haha __________________

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