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Petrol pump owners demand arms license, subsidy for CCTVs

The Petrol Dealers’ Association (PDA), Pune, has demanded that arms license and subsidy for installing close circuit TV (CCTV) cameras be given to petrol pump owners in the district.

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Posted: September 7th, 2010
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Dacoits loot University road petrol pump

Six armed dacoits used an ambulance to allegedly loot cash worth Rs 53,000 from the Shri Seva petrol pump on University road at around 3.30 am on Monday.

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Posted: September 7th, 2010
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With Low Pump Prices, Motorists Dash Worries And Hit The Road

Heading out to the beach, or up to the mountains this weekend? Pump prices aren’t nearly as high as they were this spring, but they’re still enough to make cost-conscious, recession-battered travelers crunch the numbers before hitting the road. At only about 11 cents higher per gallon this year (to about $2.69 a gallon, on average)…


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Posted: September 4th, 2010
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Ethanol Blends Increasingly Common: Want Pure Gasoline?

The next time you fill up, think about this: What you think of as gasoline might not be gasoline. At least not entirely. Take a close look at the pump you’re filling from; there will be a label with fuel details, and odds are you’re probably filling up with E10, a blend of 90 percent gasoline and 10 percent ethanol—usually derived from corn…


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Posted: September 2nd, 2010
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Sales Engineer – Dewatering and Pum

Pump Sales Role Middle EastSales role opportunity with a de-watering contractor pump hire company based in the Middle EastAbout the CompanyWith many years experience in the Middle East we specialise in the manufacture sales and rental of Pumps and delivery of specialist pumping solutions We are seeking an experie

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HSE Manager (EPC Power) Kuwait

AJP Our client is looking for an HSE Manager (EPC Power) to work for its Power Projects Division in Kuwait Client profile EPC Fabrication & Erection Contractor who specialise in power and Gas plants in the Middle East They Undertake Major Civil Electrical & Mechanical Projects which include installation Commissioning Power Stations Pump S

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QAQC Manager (EPC Power) Kuwait

AJP Our client is looking for a QAQC Manager (EPC Power) to work for its Power Projects Division in Kuwait Client profile EPC Fabrication & Erection Contractor who specialise in power and Gas plants in the Middle East They Undertake Major Civil Electrical & Mechanical Projects which include installation Commissioning Power Stations Pump

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Derogatory remarks about Lal Bahadur Shastri in Peepli Live come under flak (DNA)

in one scene, a district magistrate of Peepli is asked to donate a hand pump to the affected farmer. There is a line: Ek Lal Bahadur de do.

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Posted: August 18th, 2010
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One killed, another injured in clash over hoisting flag

One person was killed and another injured in an exchange of fire between two groups over the right to hoist the tricolour at a petrol pump here in Kaimur district, police said. An argument broke out between the two groups led by Rajiv Lochan and Narendra Singh over the right to hoist the flag at the outlet. The two sides used fire arms in the clash in which Lochan was killed, they said.

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Posted: August 15th, 2010
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Karunanidhi promises free pump sets for farmers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi today promised to provide new power efficient water sets for small and marginal farmers.

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Posted: August 15th, 2010
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Fire Design Engineer (high rise construction)

Extract t like this The main role includes Design and Implement Complete Fire Fighting System Including Hydraulic Calculations Pump Selection FM 200 Design and Calculations Prepare Submittals Shop drawings as built drawings and material take off Keep Proper documentation for all site activities submittals correspondences drawings At

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Success in space: Astronauts pull off broken pump

Spacewalking astronauts relied on brute force on Wednesday to remove a broken coolant pump that has hampered operations at the International Space Station.

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Posted: August 12th, 2010
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Astronauts pull off broken pump

Spacewalking astronauts relied on brute force on Wednesday to remove a broken coolant pump that has hampered operations at the International Space Station.

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Posted: August 12th, 2010
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NASA revising second station repair spacewalk (CNET News)

Faced with an unexpected ammonia leak, NASA engineers revise plans for replacing a coolant system pump aboard the International Space Station.

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Circle Oil tests Al Amir 1-ST2 well for production

Circle Oil Plc (AIM: COP), the international oil and gas exploration, development and production company, announces that the Al Amir 1-ST2 well, originally drilled in 2008, has been tested for production. The initial flow rate of 2 August 2010 was 278 bopd on a 128/64″ choke using a sucker rod pump. The productive interval was perforated from 4,730-4,778 ft MD and consists of porous carbonates within the evaporitic sequence of the South Gharib Formation.

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Wrench Thrown Into Repair Work on Spacewalk (CBS News)

Astronauts Replacing Pump at Space Station Encounter Leak of Small Ammonia Ice Crystals

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Posted: August 9th, 2010
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2010-2011 Jaguar XK, XF To Be Recalled For Stalling Issue

More than 5,000 late-model Jaguar vehicles are being recalled for an issue that might cause the 5.0-liter V-8 engine to stall with little or no warning. In certain Jaguar XK Coupes or Convertibles from the 2010 or 2011 model years, or in 2010 Jaguar XF models, the fuel pump and fuel pump relay may fail to operate as they should after a restart…


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Thermal Pilot Operator ( Steamtech & Co LLC – Oman) at Topaz Energy and Marine. ( Engineering Division)

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

The Thermal Pilot Operator position is required to operate two 700 H.P. 1150 PSI dual high pressure steam boilers and one 110 GPM water plant with A dissolved air flotation solids seperatoe media filters, nano filtration and reverse osmosis system polished with a week acid ionic exchange water softeners in operation around the clock for one year. The Thermal plant Operators will be present on site the for 30 days at a time.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

•Stands shift on a 24-hour rotating schedule. The incumbent will tend two 700 H.P 2500 PSI natural gas fired Oil field steam generators boilers by following instructions prescribed in operational manuals and standard department policies and procedures.

•The TPO performs boiler feed water chemical analysis and adds appropriate chemicals to insure boiler protection. The above tests are to be taken using standard titration procedures outlined in the operators manual.

• The steam generators and water plant uses consoles, which use microprocessor technology to control the systems. The PLC systems through the operator consoles control and monitor the steam generation system (as well as related water treatment systems), and monitor and trend energy consumption; in addition to providing notification of alarm or abnormal conditions.

• The TPO Performs a wide variety of preventive maintenance as required within the Standard Operating Procedures of the Maintenance Service.

• The TPO Independently performs routine tasks such as freeing corroded parts, repairing water lines and leaks, Occasionally performs minor carpentry, painting and grounds keeping duties.

• As instructed, the TPO may aid an appropriate journeyman in complex repair operations of a variety of mechanical equipment, high or low-pressure steam systems, water systems and the chemical maintance system by performing disassembly, repair, cleaning, and re-assembly functions. Assists journeyman in boiler fire tube maintenance, high-pressure pump maintenance, boiler controls disassembly and the repair and rebuilding of controls.

• Determines needs and associated requirements for water plant /steam system parts and supplies; followed by initiation of procurement and maintaining adequate stock levels. Is subject to being called back to duty in emergency situations.

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Two men stab fuel station cashier with knife, steal KD 150

KUWAIT CITY, July 23: An official in charge of a petrol pump in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh has complained with police about an unidentified person, who allegedly filled his vehicle with fuel without paying.
According to the official, this is the second tim…

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Posted: July 25th, 2010
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Seattle Looking For New Way To Tax Solo Car Commuters

As long as we’re still driving fossil-fuel vehicles, the way we pay for our roads is pretty straightforward: We fill up at the pump, and for the most part, a big chunk of the gasoline tax we pay goes toward building and maintaining roads. What isn’t nearly as transparent is how we fund rail, pedestrian rights of way, and other transportation…


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Posted: July 24th, 2010
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Diesel to cost Rs.2.70 less in Delhi from July 20

Diesel will cost Rs.2.70 less a litre in the capital from July 20 as the Delhi govt on Friday slashed the value added tax (VAT) on the fuel from the current 20 per cent to 12.5 per cent, saying petrol pump owners are facing losses.

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Posted: July 16th, 2010
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Site Engineer – Mechanical PB/FF (Algeria & KSA) at Al Bonian sarl

Introduction:

The Site Engineer Mechanical-PB/FF is responsible to Control the Execution Works on Site under the Supervision of the Project Engineer and assist the Project Engineer.

Responsibilities:

1. Knowledge in using AutoCAD for the preparation of Drawings.

2. Must be knowledgeable in the following areas both theoretically and with practical knowledge in execution;

2.1 Builders Work Components

2.2 Drainage Systems- Soil Water, Waste Water, Condensate Drainage Systems

2.3 Domestic Water Supply Systems – Booster, Transfer Systems

2.4 Fire Fighting Systems

2.5 Hydraulic Calculations

2.6 Pipe Sizing and Selection

2.7 Water Supply Pumps Sizing, Selection & Installation.

2.8 Drainage Submersible Pumps Sizing, Selection & Installation.

2.9 Fire Fighting Pumps Sizing, Selection & Installation

2.10 Piping Installation- Water Supply, Drainage, Fire Fighting, Chilled Water.

2.11 Insulation Works for Chilled Water and Condensate Drainage.

2.12 Mechanical Pump Room Design.

3. Knowledge of the latest codes and regulations related to Plumbing and Fire Fighting Installations.

4. Carry out the execution of PB/FF Installations as directed by the Project Engineer following approved Shop Drawings and Project Schedules.

5. Manages the execution personnel assigned through direct monitoring and issuing Objectives Assignments to the Foremen.

6. Cross-checks Material and Manpower Requirements for Projected Works as transmitted by Project Engineer and clarifies deficiencies with the Project Engineer.

7. Identifies Shop Drawing and Execution Issues and notifies the Project Engineer for joint resolution of issues.

8. Raises all Inspections for Installed Installations and their subsequent Testing to the Project Engineer to verify prior to Inspection by the resident QC Engineer.

9. Ensures that the Execution Personnel and Methods used comply with the HSE regulations of both the Main Contractor and Internal guidelines.

10. Assists the Project Engineer in the preparation of the As-Built Drawings and Shop Drawings when required.

11. Prepares Weekly Reports on Activities Carried Out including deficiencies and issues that cropped up during execution.

12. Responsible to carry out the preliminary evaluation of the Foremen and the Secondary Evaluation of the Charge hands, Technician and Semi-Skilled Personnel as required by the HR Department.

13. Responsible for the Discipline of the Personnel under him/her Initiates Disciplinary Actions against non-conforming personnel.

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Mechanical Draftsman (Algeria & KSA) at Al Bonian sarl

Introduction:

The Draftsman is responsible to draft all drawings as per instructions of the Project Engineer.

Responsibilities:

1. Expert in AutoCad 2D.

2. Ability to logically analyze Mechanical (HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Fighting) AutoCad Drawings Layout.

3. Carry out instructions on modifications as assigned by the Project Engneer.

4. Knowledge of Mechanical symbols and Definitions.

5. Knowledge of Shop Drawing Production of the following activities.

i. Drainage Systems

ii. Water Supply

iii. Fire Fighting Piping Layout

iv. Pump Room Details

v. Ductwork Layout

vi. FCU, AHU, DX-Split & Chiller Units Details

vii. Chilled water piping and AC Copper Piping Layouts

viii. Capable of generating Single line and Riser Diagrams of the various Mechanical Activities

ix. Reflected Ceiling drawings.

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Executive Manager – Building Service at Confidential Company

A leading water pump organization seeks to hire an Executive Manager – Building Service for their operations in Dubai, UAE. Applicants applying must possess the following competencies :

Responsible to sustain, pro-actively develop and effectively manage the Building Services segment

Accountable to efficiently develop, manage, communicate and enhance product relevant information to customers (Internal / External) at senior decision making and operational levels, in the region or countries as assigned, providing customers with a reliable central point of contact and support on all aspects related with the segment

Develop and Evolve a solid framework / business model on how the Building Services activities will be executed thus highlighting the basis, workings and tools required to achieve a sustainable and a result oriented product support

Proactively gather and diagnose customer needs and requirements in order to assist business needs. Promote and encourage other departments to avail solutions and recommendations formulated for the segment and its related products.

Evolve and Implement a long term strategy (1-3 year timescales) to develop a product portfolio for the Building Service segment and for the assigned products thus enhancing the product support

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US ex-vice president gets heart device implant

Former US vice president Dick Cheney, who suffered his first heart attack at age 37, said on Wednesday he underwent heart surgery for installation of a pump device after suffering “increasing congestive heart failure”.

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Pump TechnicianMechanic-Qatar

Job Description Trained Mechanic with experience working on-Electrical submersible borehole pumps-Mechanical piston and centrifugal pumps-Generator servicing and repairs-Diesel Engine overhauling-Drilling rig maintenance-Welding and fabricating experience very helpful About Company WJ Groundwater leads the field in design installation and ma

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Electrical Design Engineer at dolphin steel construction llc

a) Arrange to assume independent responsibility for preparation of Economical MEP Design, define scope and specifications for MEP scope of “Turnkey” Projects, within the framework of statutory regulations, as per specifications issued by clients and consultants, under the guidance and supervision of Head of MEP Division.

b) Arrange to finalize load schedules based upon the designs and requirement of the project and client requirement with respect to the number and nature of machines to be installed.

c) Arrange to prepare lighting drawings based upon the requirement and industry standards of lux calculations, and related point-wiring requirements.

d) Arrange to prepare load distribution drawings including provisions for providing DBs at strategic locations.

e) Arrange to prepare and finalize single-line diagrams based upon the designs.

f) Arrange to prepare general layout drawings each for electrical, water, sanitation, fire pump and related drawings, shop drawings, coordination drawings for AC, sprinkler and other related agencies, and as-built drawings.

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SENIOR SALES ENGINEER EASTERN PROVINCE SAUDI ARABIA

SENIOR SALES ENGINEER EASTERN PROVINCE SAUDI ARABIA Job Details COMPANY INFORMATIONMy clientis one of the worlds leading pump manufacturerswithThey focus is specialised centrifugal pumps and agitatorsmixers for the Oil & Gas Hydrocarbon Processing Pulp & Paper Power Generation Water & Wastewater and Food Metals & Fertili

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Four arrested for looting petrol pump

Derabassi police on Wednesday arrested four persons who had looted a Honda Accord car from Delhi on gun-point after injuring its driver at Janakpuri on Tuesday.

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Posted: July 1st, 2010
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How to get better mileage

It is always advisable to have full tank. Try and fill up above 10-15 litres every time you visit the petrol pump. It’s mileage-effective as well as a saviour in emergencies. Read on for more tips.

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Posted: July 1st, 2010
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Arsenic water killing 1 in 5

CHANDIPUR, Bangladesh, June 28, (AP): Hanufa Bibi stoops in a worn sari and mismatched flip-flops to work the hand pump on her backyard well. Spurts of clear water wash grains of rice from her hands, but she can never get them clean.
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Posted: June 29th, 2010
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Maintenance Manager at dolphin steel construction llc

Primary Responsibilities

A. Maintenance work for the project completed :

a. To prevent any maintenance work.

b. To check all the camp bosses about any recurring maintenance are happening – to rectify the same mistakes for permanently.

c. He has to visit all ongoing sites to check the finishes items and to ensure that the following to be done to avoid future maintenance :

1. Check all floor and wall tiles for the correct lines, labours and the joints filled with the proper grout.

2. To check all floor and wall tiles for proper fixing and should not have any sound.

3. To check all plaster and wall cracks are not being done properly – to be done.

4. To check all the false ceiling works for alignment.

5. To check completion of the tiles in each and every rooms.

6. To check all the windows gaps and properly filled with the cement.

7. To check all the windows have any possible leakage.

8. To check all the doors and quality of the locks and handles.

9. To check external paving, inter lock proper solid of the drainage.

10. To check external walls – proper right angles openings.

11. Final finish of the paintings.

12. To check fixing of the external walls.

13. To check again all the light fittings and fire protection works in internal and external walls also.

14. To check all the toilets all water supply, leakage through the fall traps through slabs.

15. To check underground water tank have any leakage, cleanliness.

16. To check water tank also whether the supply is OK, and if there is any short supply for the water to the toilets from overhead tank.

17. To check the capacity of the pumps and work in the right holders.

18. To check the fire pump working condition including fire alarm system.

19. To check all electrical socket, exhaust fan etc. are working in order.

20. To develop the team of the labours and skilled persons of each trade :

a) Tile Mason

b) Carpenter

c) Electrician

d) Helper

21. To prepare the programme of every site with the start date and finished date of each maintenance works.

22. To prepare the M.R. and budget for the expenses required for each maintenance work at each site and get prior approval from the Management.

23. Below supervision the optimum productivity of all the labour.

24. Complete work and get client acceptance letter and certificate of the work carried out and submitted to the Management.

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Noida BP petrol pump robbed of Rs 26 lakh

Five armed assailants struck a Bharat Petroleum petrol pump in Sector 35 here early Monday morning and robbed over Rs 25 lakh from the cash counter.

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Posted: June 15th, 2010
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Senior Application Engineer / Technical Support at Pentair Water Middle East

Department: Sewage & Waste Water Pumps

Location: UAE, KSA, Egypt, Jordan

Job Description:

• Respond to sales enquiries

• Prepare quotations based on technical data and specifications received from the consultants.

• Assist distributors with any required technical support.

• Maintain a Log on quotes, orders and provide weekly sales statistics to the reporting manager.

• Should have a good knowledge on the basics of Sewage and Waste Water Pump

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Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) Technician at Al Khorayef Group

- Reverse engineering component development experience / PUMP industries.

- Should be familiar with Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerances.

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Heartburn pills may cause osteoporosis

Drugs used by millions of patients to treat indigestion and heartburn have been linked to an increased risk of the bone disease osteoporosis. Research shows that long-term use of indigestion drugs, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), is linked with broken bones later in life, reports express.co.uk. Osteoporosis affects an estimated three million people in Britain. One in three women and one in 1

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Time For A Road Trip? Gas Prices Fall As Summer Approaches

Folks driving to the beach or amusement park this Memorial Day weekend should be in for a pleasant surprise: lower prices at the pump. And although the holiday itself is all-American, Europe deserves credit for the gas price plunge. The slide began a couple of months ago, as the cost of crude oil began to falter. According to analysts, the oil…


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Traffic diversions for PCC event

Hyderabad, May 18: The Hyderabad police commissioner, Mr A.K. Khan, on Tuesday imposed traffic restrictions in connection with the APCC Plenum-2010 Rededication Day celebrations at the Lal Bahadur Stadium from 8 am to 6 pm on May 20.
* At the AR petrol pump junction, the traffic will not be allowed towards the BJR statue. This traffic will be diverted towards Nampally or Ravindra Bharati.
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Petrol pump dealers shut shop to protest high VAT

Nearly all petrol pumps in Delhi shut shop today to protest the increase in VAT on diesel that has made the fuel costlier in the national capital compared to neighbouring Haryana, the pump dealers union claimed.

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Posted: May 14th, 2010
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How to Pump Gas

Whether you’re a new driver, or you’re traveling out of a state where you’re not permitted to pump your own gas, this is a key skill in the modern world. This article is aimed at beginners, but experienced pumpers might learn a thing or two, as well!

Note: Since “pump gas” is a North American phrase, this article assumes you are carrying out this task in North America.


Steps

  1. Choose the right pump. You should know whether your car needs diesel or gasoline. If you don’t know, you must find out before you pump gas. When you pull up to a gas station, pumps for diesel fuel will sometimes be in a different area, but there may be a diesel pump next to a gasoline pump, and sometimes gasoline and diesel are in the very same pump. Always check to make sure. If you fill the tank with the wrong kind of fuel, you could ruin the engine. If you do put in the wrong fuel by accident, even a little, don’t start the car. You may need to have the tank drained and rinsed several times to prevent damage.
  2. Find out which side of the car the tank is on before you pull up to the pump. If you are driving a car you haven’t driven before, make note of this. While it’s not the end of the world if you pull up on the wrong side, it can be frustrating to switch sides at a busy gas station. It also doesn’t hurt to look for the latch to open the fuel tank, if there is one. Sometimes these can be hard to find, and it’s annoying to everyone if you spend 15 minutes trying to find yours at the pump. Usually it’s by the trunk release.
  3. Make sure your car is in “Park” and turn off the engine. In many gas stations, if you’re paying cash, you need to go inside. Before you head in, look at the pump and remember the number of the pump you’re on. When you talk to the clerk, tell them how much money you’re paying and at what pump. If the pump can process credit and debit cards, simply swipe your card and follow the instructions. Sometimes you’ll be asked for a signature or a PIN.
    • If you’re smoking, put out the cigarette and don’t light up again until you’re done. The spark can easily start a fire.
    • Make a habit of following the steps in How to Get out of a Car Without Getting Shocked by Static Electricity to avoid generating sparks.
    • There’s significant debate over whether a cell phone can start a gas station fire. Many people avoid using one while pumping gas, just in case.
  4. Open your gas tank. Be careful to put your cap down where you can see it (if it isn’t automatically attached to the tank).
  5. Remove the nozzle and put it in the tank.
  6. If required, push the gas pump’s lever up. The level will be where the nozzle was. This is something that can easily stump you at older gas stations if you’re not used to it.
  7. Select a fuel grade: 87 (Regular), 89 (Premium), and 93 (Super). There are different grades of gasoline usually available at a single pump, and there is significant debate over whether it makes any difference.
    • Check the car’s manual. If the car needs premium gas, it will state that it is “required” or “recommended”. If recommended, you have some leeway. For example, a car that calls for mid-grade gasoline will usually run on regular without knocking, but its performance and fuel economy will suffer slightly.[1]
    • If you find that the gas you use causes the engine to knock, switch to something better. That knocking is very bad for your engine![1]
    • Cars that are older than 15 years are more likely to be damaged by using a lower grade of gas than is recommended.[1]
    • If the car calls for regular gasoline, there is no benefit to using premium.[1]
  8. Press the handle on the gas pump to start pumping. Keep your grip. Sometimes there is a small latch in the handle that you can use to keep pumping without having to keep your hand on. The pump will automatically stop when you’ve reached the amount of cash you gave to the clerk, or when the tank is full. You can also stop it before then by releasing the handle. Do not, however, try to pump more gas into the tank after it’s clicked off automatically from filling up. This is called “topping off” and is not recommended. The extra gas you try to sneak in will end up getting sucked back up by modern handles, spilling, or evaporating into the air–but you’ll still have paid for it. Plus, you need extra room in your gas tank to allow the gasoline to expand, otherwise your car won’t work as well.[2]
    • If you keep your hand on the handle so that the gas pumps very slowly, you can minimize evaporation and save a bit of money over time.[3]
  9. Tap the gas pump against your car’s gas tank before pulling out. This will add the last few drops to your tank and not the side of your vehicle or clothing.
  10. Put the gas pump back in its holster. You may need to lower the lever first.
  11. Close your gas tank. Sometimes people forget to do this, and lose the cap in the process. Take your receipt, if there is one.


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Tips

  • It is best to keep your keys with you while pumping fuel, even if passengers are in the car; this way you offer less temptation to a would-be quick getaway thief.


Warnings

  • In a number of cities, towns and regions in the United States and Canada, you won’t be able to fuel up without paying first! You could get your driver’s license suspended if you do this, so be aware of the rules.
  • If you get gas on you, wipe it off. It can be a skin irritant and the vapors are toxic, but the gas evaporates quickly.
  • If there’s an emergency, press the “emergency pump stop” button on the gas station’s wall, and dial 911.
  • Some stations charge a fee for debit or credit cards – look for a warning on the pump. It may be cheaper to pay for the gas in cash.


Things You’ll Need

  • Gas pump and station
  • Vehicle
  • A credit card or cash on hand – most gas stations will have ATMs, since most DO NOT accept checks!


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