Do you think it's possible that a gas station might have pumps that say they are pumping out more gas than they are? I have a car that I bought new 3 years ago. I know when the gas light goes on how much is left. I know how many miles I can go on a tank of gas. I have filled it up every week for 150 weeks or more. The other day, I filled it up and it got more gas in it that I even knew the tank held. I've never been able to put that much gas in it. It was extra cold outside, like 10 below zero.
If I drive really far after the gas light comes on I expect it to be over 11 gallons, like 11.20
If I fill it up immediately when the gas light comes on I expect it be between 9 and 10 gallons.
this time I filled it up rather soon after the gas light came on and I got 12.48 gallons in. I have never got more than 11.5 in 3 years.
2007-02-06 07:26:45 · 6 answers · asked by jtexperience 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I think it's possible they are ripping you off.
2007-02-06 07:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the station you purchased gas at had VAPOR RECOVERY on the handle (a black rubber-corrugated hose covering the nozzle)
You may have pushed the nozzle too far into your filler neck and actually pumped gasoline back into the gas station pump.
We are also only talking about (1) gallon. It is possible the vehicle was on an incline allowing more fuel to go into your tank.
Yes! It is possible the pump is not calibrated correctly. They do not need to have them inspected constantly only periodically.
When gas prices change, the owner configures the pumps accordingly. "THERE ARE DIS_HONEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD"
2007-02-06 07:38:11 · answer #2 · answered by RICK C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't go by mileage or gas gages for accuracy. Driving conditions change every second. How hot/cold incoming air is, road conditions, wind, uphill/downhill, tire pressure/condition, heater/AC on/off, engine oil/condition of engine, the list goes on and on. You should first make sure everything is OK then try to estimate your gas mileage.
2007-02-06 07:38:30 · answer #3 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to report it to your State's Department of Weights and Measures, who is supposed to inspect the pumps at least once a year. There should be a sticker on all of the pumps the last time it was inspected.
2007-02-06 07:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
year,s ago when I worked at a service station the u.s. department of weight,s& measures....would stop by yearly to test the accuracy of the pump,s.......I dont know if they still do this....but you can.......get a 1 gallon can & a 5 gallon can & fill them to see if they fill to level......if not file a complaint with the gas station owner, & the department of weight,s & measures.
2007-02-06 07:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by slipstream 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i read before that the consistency of gas changes when cold and it sounds like where you're at it's real cold. you might want to research that out.
2007-02-06 07:30:57 · answer #6 · answered by currious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋