How often are pumps required to be calibrated or checked for accuracy (specifically in Texas)?
2007-04-18 18:33:28 · 7 answers · asked by Paula P 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
hi, the state will come and check accuracy and stick on their inspection sticker at the pumps. look for that sticker and it should be renewed every year.
2007-04-18 18:40:36 · answer #1 · answered by charlie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maximum pumps at present are computing gadget controlled and that's no longer that complicated to "alter" them on a non everlasting foundation so as that they are pumping decrease than is shown. a working laptop or computing gadget chip put in between the controller and the pump could make the pump examine in spite of that's programed to do. I extremely have considered setups the place there's a change interior the cashiers sales area which would be flipped to make the pump paintings properly or short pump. That being pronounced, maximum stations do no longer mess with the diploma of the gas. the threat of being caught outweighs the potential take great thing with regard to the overcharging of shoppers. i could say that that's extra in all possibility a million in a hundred or much less that could probably do some thing like this. I extremely have observed that stations owned by skill of members of particular communities, who have not got the comparable ethical historical past as maximum folk interior the U. S. are extra in all possibility to try this.
2016-12-10 06:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by lacuesta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bureau of Weights and Measures handles that chore, and I think it is yearly, unless there is a complaint about it.
There should be a sticker on the pump, saying the last time is was checked. If you think you are getting short changed, then file a complaint and they will check it out. good luck
2007-04-18 19:31:21 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are usually checked at least once a year. Try filling up your tank when it's cool outside, like in the evening, instead of during the middle of a hot day. You'll get more gas for the money.
2007-04-18 18:50:32 · answer #4 · answered by yooper4278 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The truth is that weights and measures allows for evaporation so we are not getting what they say we are.I know because I have had them check a station that was quite short and they said it checked out OK.Welcome to the real world.
2007-04-18 18:44:23 · answer #5 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Usually once or twice a year. Unless there is a reported problem.
2007-04-18 18:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by Alanrt1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there was an undercover report and a lot of gas stations cheat.....Ive only experienced it once though
2007-04-18 18:59:54 · answer #7 · answered by camden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋