How Far Have YOU Gone on "E"

[Kar98]

> What would happen if you just started filling it yourself ?

The attendant will come running and literally act as if you were in the actual process of setting the whole damn station on fire, because nobody but a pimply high school kid could possibly possess the kind of advanced training necessary to operate a fuel pump safely. And then they look at you like YOU are the idiot. At least that's how it is in Oregon. YMMV.

On the thread subject, as soon as I notice the last bar blinking, I get gas. That means usually no more than 20 miles. Once I did 30 miles and was sweating bullets. People do get run over all the time here in Dallas, when they run out of gas on the highway.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Kar98

> What would happen if you just started filling it yourself ?

The attendant will come running and literally act as if you were in the actual process of setting the whole damn station on fire, because nobody but a pimply high school kid could possibly possess the kind of advanced training necessary to operate a fuel pump safely. And then they look at you like YOU are the idiot. At least that's how it is in Oregon. YMMV.

On the thread subject, as soon as I notice the last bar blinking, I get gas. That means usually no more than 20 miles. Once I did 30 miles and was sweating bullets. People do get run over all the time here in Dallas, when they run out of gas on the highway.

LOL. I once asked the clerk at a motel I stayed in in Medford why Oregon has that law. He told me it is because the state doesn't want those jobs lost re increasing the unemployment rate. He also mentioned that the state likes that the job of attendant can help people re entry into the workforce. My understanding is the law exists in New Jersey for similar reasons.

Screenprintr's post, to me, offered me the perfect situation to ask those questions as I specifically wanted to know how far they would take the situation. I once (in '06 '07 '09 or '10 -- can't remember which year at this moment) pulled into a gas station in Bedminster, NJ very late at night, parked as far away from the attendant station as I could and, after getting most of the way through the fill-up, the attendant came running up and explained that self service wasn't allowed. I said "Sorry" and pointed to my California plate. I'm just wondering what the consequences would have been had I had New Jersey plates, or for Screenprintr had he not waited, but rather fueled himself and finished and drove away before the 5 minutes it took for the attendant to be free.

[mr_miles]

Originally Posted by Kar98

> What would happen if you just started filling it yourself ?

The attendant will come running and literally act as if you were in the actual process of setting the whole damn station on fire, because nobody but a pimply high school kid could possibly possess the kind of advanced training necessary to operate a fuel pump safely. And then they look at you like YOU are the idiot. At least that's how it is in Oregon. YMMV.

That's my biggest issue living here.

Sometimes, I just want to pump my own gas. Makes me miss cali.

and there's always that one attendant who just flings the gas cap off and lets it swing on the side of the car, and that's the same guy who spills fuel down the side ruining paint, too. *twitch*

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by mr_miles

That's my biggest issue living here.

Sometimes, I just want to pump my own gas. Makes me miss cali.

and there's always that one attendant who just flings the gas cap off and lets it swing on the side of the car, and that's the same guy who spills fuel down the side ruining paint, too. *twitch*

But all you have to do is drive across the river. I've stayed in Tigard and in Lake Oswego, but each time I've gotten gas, It's been in Vancouver, WA.

[mr_miles]

unfortunately, where I live requires a 30 minute drive in either direction to get to WA....I can go north on hwy 30 to Kelso / longview, or South on 30 to Portland and then up the 5 to Vancouver. Whenever I visit WA for stuff, I usually plan it so I can get fuel. sometimes it ends up being cheaper there, too. I like how Oregon has the attendants to create jobs, but I think it should be optional to pump it yourself.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by mr_miles

unfortunately, where I live requires a 30 minute drive in either direction to get to WA....I can go north on hwy 30 to Kelso / longview, or South on 30 to Portland and then up the 5 to Vancouver. Whenever I visit WA for stuff, I usually plan it so I can get fuel. sometimes it ends up being cheaper there, too. I like how Oregon has the attendants to create jobs, but I think it should be optional to pump it yourself.

I love to drive (even to get gas) but you're right, that's too far to drive unless you have an additional reason to go to WA.

[screenprintr]

The last couple of fill ups, the attendant was inside the store. I started to fill, but she came out in the cold freezing weather. If I was her first of all I'd quit. Too cold.

Then she came out with no coat. She's heavy, but I don't care it was like below 20. Of course that was the biggest reason I stayed in my car. Lol.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by screenprintr

The last couple of fill ups, the attendant was inside the store. I started to fill, but she came out in the cold freezing weather. If I was her first of all I'd quit. Too cold.

Then she came out with no coat. She's heavy, but I don't care it was like below 20. Of course that was the biggest reason I stayed in my car. Lol.

I love New Jersey, but not during the Winter! (and New Jersey was the first place I ever visited outside of California, Nevada, and O'Hare Airport....and that trip was during the Winter!)

[Yaristeve]

I had a chance to test this tonight.

Driving on the freeway, my gas gauge went to the last, blinking bar. I noted the mileage and dropped my cruise control to 68MPH. I was able to drive 29 miles and then went to my usual filling station where I filled it with 10.76 gallons.

[STC]

Only time was first fill-up after dealer fill. I went around 20 mi on blinky. Now I fill on the second to last bar.

Cheers!

[GTBaker]

I've gone 30kms while my range indicator said 0KM remaining. Not sure I would want tot push it any further.

[daf62757]

This thread made me think, has anyone installed an after market gas tank on their Yaris that gives them more fuel capacity? I have thought about trying to do it, but would it take a custom tank that uses an existing Yaris gas tank that is expanded?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by daf62757

This thread made me think, has anyone installed an after market gas tank on their Yaris that gives them more fuel capacity? I have thought about trying to do it, but would it take a custom tank that uses an existing Yaris gas tank that is expanded?

I could sure use one. My local supermarket has a gas rewards program, and the nearest one of the chain with a gas station is not very convenient. So, I go about once every month to two months and by then I have enough points to get $1.00 or more off per gallon. I used to just fill my Yaris, but realized that it is a waste of the points to only get 8 to 10 gallons (with the limit being 35). So now when I go I bring five gas cans and get 25 gallons plus the Yaris tank. Then, for the next month I fill the two Yaris at home with the reduced price gas.

[bronsin]

In the last six motnhs I managed to drive my Yaris 1034 miles.

Now THATS how you save money on gas!

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

. He also mentioned that the state likes that the job of attendant can help people re entry into the workforce. My understanding is the law exists in New Jersey for similar reasons.

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Long before jobs became scarce NJ was a no (customer) pump state. Years ago people here just wanted the attendent to do it or they would go elsewhere.

I think there was also the sense that people arent smart enough to pump their own gas. That its best left in the hands of professionals. Its a "safety" thing. Like back up cameras. The average motorist cant be bothered to look behind himself when backing up so a camera is provided.

It does have the effect of providing jobs which is good. My wife wont let me return the shopping carts to the supermarket. I must leave them in the parking lot. She says it makes the store pay someone to do it.

The same thing happens when I fly. The business I rent the aircraft from gets nervous when I pump the gas myself. They provide lineboys for that.
I prefer to pump it myself. When Im done I rock the wings to get the airbubbles at the top of the tank to the filler and then squeeze a little more in.

Thats what the deckhands did when Doolittle took off the Hornet to bomb Tokyo in his B25.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by bronsin

That its best left in the hands of professionals.

Who graduated from pump jockey school with honors!

My wife wont let me return the shopping carts to the supermarket. I must leave them in the parking lot. She says it makes the store pay someone to do it.

Zip code 77388 just got an Aldi. I went to the preview 'tasting' opening and then the 'purchase' opening on a subsequent day. One of the ways that Aldi holds down prices is a 25c deposit on carts so they don't have to pay someone to round them up. I went to pay for my items, swiped my mileage credit card, and a pin request came up. I told the clerk my card was a credit card. She said we don't take credit cards. I pulled out my debit card and paid. I like some of the prices, but I won't be going back. If I can't get more frequent flyer miles (plus the protection my credit card offers), forget it. This is also one of the reasons I don't go to Costco.

The same thing happens when I fly. The business I rent the aircraft from gets nervous when I pump the gas myself. They provide lineboys for that.
I prefer to pump it myself. When Im done I rock the wings to get the airbubbles at the top of the tank to the filler and then squeeze a little more in.

Thats what the deckhands did when Doolittle took off the Hornet to bomb Tokyo in his B25.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I could sure use one. My local supermarket has a gas rewards program, and the nearest one of the chain with a gas station is not very convenient. So, I go about once every month to two months and by then I have enough points to get $1.00 or more off per gallon. I used to just fill my Yaris, but realized that it is a waste of the points to only get 8 to 10 gallons (with the limit being 35). So now when I go I bring five gas cans and get 25 gallons plus the Yaris tank. Then, for the next month I fill the two Yaris at home with the reduced price gas.

LOL. More power to you!

[udikurniawan99]

full in gasoline: 42 litre equal with 11.095 galon
with my yaris E type i can reach 600 km or 372 mile.