I've had sooo many people from various walks of life tell me it isn't necessary to do so. I'd still prefer to err on the side of caution and be in one piece. IS it ok to leave the engine on?
2007-01-28 11:46:55 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
FYI: *I* turn my engine off! I'm simply wondering if there was any truth to their sayings. Some were air traffic controllers, mechanics & doctors and I've been hearing this over the years....
2007-01-28 12:03:13 · update #1
If you wish to err on the side of caution then yes please turn your engine off. All those warnings and signs are there just to confuse people, it could'nt possibly have been because gas ignited somewhere else other that the motor. Be safe,and don't let other people's stupidity keep you from doing the right thing.
2007-01-28 11:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by southforty1961 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not only unsafe but plain stupid to leave a vehicle running while dumping 10-20 gallons of a flammable mixture..It is also a federal law that says turn off your motor while fueling up.Did you know that the static charge from a woman in panty hose sliding across her seat and touching the nozzle of gas pump while it is filling, is enough to catch it on fire..
word to the wise:
***TURN OFF THE ENGINE WHILE PUMPING GAS !!! ***
2007-01-28 19:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by bartender101dd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leaving your engine running AND talking on your cell phone is dangerous while refueling. Turn both off and wait till you're finished.
2007-01-28 20:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, if you want to be a Buddhist Monk
2007-01-28 20:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah sure if you want to blow up or get a really expensive fine
2007-01-28 19:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋