Here is a test for you GLPers. Take a empty milk gallon to the gas station and pump one gallon into it.

I believe it and I've noticed this myself when pumping gas.
Several times the price and my gallons didn't add up either.
They always try to cheat you here in Vermont no matter what it is.

Ive heard first thing in the morning when the fuel is less dense or something. It was on top gear

We've had mixed gas here in the states. Engines stop working and the lawsuits come. Happened.

If that were true, there would be thousands of pre direct injection turbo cars with melted pistons.

I call bs.

Water weighs 8.33 pounds per gallon at 20C

Gasoline at 20C is about 6.2 lb per gallon

Use this information for an independent tst.

Not surprised.....good post OP

yes we are seeing that now with ethanol. not only do you get less mileage out of the ethanol mix, it's actually not good for your engines either. GEE who coulda saw that coming? lol people are so stupid. i can't stand envirotards

what do you think it fucking instantly melts and explodes when the gas comes into contact with a plastic jug?



Whats plastic gas cans made of?

:rotf:

1st Any station not dispensing exactly what they say a gallon is, on the pump sticker, gets shut down.

2nd don't put gas into a plastic milk container as it// well the plastic melts into the gas, ruining your engine filters and carbs.

3rd the container not being an approved container, is unlawful.

4th Don't tell people to do shit the ruins their property and is against the law.

5th get an approved container and a witness ... You know the rest of the story.

6th SHILL ALERT (possible engine damage)

Someone else probably said this already but if there is ethanol in the gas it will melt plastic. Good, pure gas won't

I have used the same milk jug for gas for the last 3 months.

Don't drink milk

1st = See my 3rd response...

2nd = Bullshit, done it all my life... my equipment runs fine.

3rd = Of course its unlawful... any proof you have of the pump not dispensing the correct amount is invalid and thrown out because you broke the law by using an non approved container... a container thats already rigged... just like the pump.

4th = see the 2nd^

5th See the 3rd^

6th = see the 2nd^ Now... who is the shill here? I'd vote for you

Last Edited by Dr. Acula on 02/11/2013 05:44 PM

I'm way late on this thread as well as I almost never post here but...
I own a vehicle with a 21 gallon tank. I arrived at the gas station and my gauge light was not on but I was really low, so I know there is no less than a gallon of gas in my tank, most likely closer to two or even more. I proceed to fill the tank. As it nears 20 gallons I figure it's gotta shut off any second. Nope it keeps going. Beyond 20, beyond 21 all the way to 22.6 gallons of gas pumped, or so it says. There is no way my tank expanded to accept an extra 2 and a half gallons of gas or more. I went inside to ask the clerk, "what's up with your pumps?"...he says, "I dunno, maybe your car takes more than you thought". My vehicle has never been able to hold more than 21 gallons, never. It's in the manual as well in the capacity list. We are being screwed every chance a crooked bastard gets. Expect more of this, being short changed, IMO.

Pretty much sums it up

fill five gallon gas containers up all the time, spot on in my neighborhood

thats weird, my truck has a 18 gallon tank. when low i pump 16 gallons into it, and its full full full.

derp

Me too. I get gas in an approved plastic container when I buy it but sometimes I mix some oil with gas for chainsaws etc. and have had it in them for a year or more and they don't melt. And for your info. I can do whatever the Hell I want to do on my property and fortunately some Nazi cop or whatever ain't telling me what to do. AND I can't believe some of the BS responses in this thread.

are they new or old?

The new ones dont hold 5 gallons...

get you one from the 80's or 90's they hold what they are supposed to hold.

The new ones... not any i have bought do

Last Edited by Dr. Acula on 02/11/2013 05:49 PM

Hmm I've actually been pondering about this myself, how accurate the pumps are.

Here in Canada we pay per litre, and with gas at around $1.30, you only get 3/4 a litre before you even hit a dollar.

The other day I only had 5 bucks to put in my tank, it literally took like 3-4 seconds to fill to that mark of less then 4 litres of gas and made me think how accurate that actually was in consideration to such a small and hastly fill.

That station that I mentioned I went to and experienced this, is the only one I have ever had that problem with. I figure they knew what they did and will fix it, but until then, CHA-CHING! Like the other post above, usually the pump stops before 20 gallons.

Yup.
This is true. Used to be an assistant manager at a 7/11 while going to school. Often graveyard.

I didn't give two craps if people wanted to fill up with a plastic milk jug or whatever, I would warn them the gas would eat the plastic and it might harm your engine though.

Working graveyard at a 7/11 it is best to not hassle people unless you want shanked, robbed, or shot. I would always direct issues to the boss man in the morning if people had problems.

Shitty job, very shitty. Got laid a few times in the bathroom though, smoked a LOT of pot. Made things bearable but overall it kills your spirit.

this thread is so retarded, first off OP, call weighs and measures and report the gas station.

second, since when does gov't pass on the chance to fine businesses? never.

fake troll thread OP cant count

I fill up 2 one gallon cans because we have a large yard to mow. It hits the 1 gallon mark a little below the line on the container - maybe 1/2 inch or so but if someone is thinking the gallon all the way to the top they are mistaken.

Guess since you folks don't believe in meters, you will have to go to a station with these.

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HDPE you smart arse, I don't see many milk jugs made from high density plastic... Do you???

well he must have been a fukken MAGICIAN because diesel doesn't mix with water!!!!!1

I had one of those, sold it in a garage sale for 40$ to an elderly man. Kudos.

No offense but this is ridiculous and I dont believe you. I know how many gallons the fuel tank in my truck is. I know when I go a certain amount of miles how much gas It will take to fill back up. This number is consistent regardless of what station I fill at. Either you didnt really fill that jug and your trollin or the measure of the jug is wrong.

never thought that the 5 gallon can would not be 5 gallons, need to check that...kinda like the 2X4, which are no longer 2X4's but 1 1/2" by 3 1/2"