Gas-pumping robot:

[illusion88]

Oregonians would rebel and "burn those mothers down"

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: E equals MC2

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: rh71
I'd like to know why they stopped doing that actually.

Haha - have you seen the many self-service "conveniences" there are in today's societies? Gas, Grocery stores, they're everywhere. It's simple really, why should the store pay someone to do it for you, if you'll do it yourself? Plus, assuming the person in question isn't an idiot, it's faster this way. Especially with gas. Take a drive down the Atlantic City Expressway in jersey, and stop by the rest stop. You will see quite clearly why full service gas sucks (in high volume situations).

Huh?????????? In MA ppl still pump for you in majority of gas stations and they do it for free! And no, the gas isn't more expensive compared to self-serve.

Did I miss something and it's only a MA thing?

Uhhh, thanks, that's my point. If people will do it for free - and pay the same amount - why would they pay someone to do it for you? They make more money, the process is faster for the consumer, it's a win-win.

And here in PA, there are some full service stations but it's usually another 10 cents or so.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: jagec
The overdispensing of fuel probably isn't an issue...current gas pumps do fine at clicking off when full, and the robot won't try to "top it off" and flood the side of the car with gas like a moron.

It's still a dumb idea to replace a trivial task which anyone with an IQ above 50 (except for NJ and OR residents) can do easily with an elaborate, expensive, failure-prone machine. And yes, I know there are numerous examples of exactly that in every single household, but I reserve my right to be a cantankerous, illogical old cynic for as long as I can.

Agreed. I'll continue to pump my own gas, thank you very much.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: Jeff7

How well does it handle aftermarket gas caps? What if a car has had some custom work done to the back end, such as following a crash, and the fuel cap isn't like the original? Does it literally rip your car a new one in its blind quest to find the gas tank?

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
I tried out one of these fuel pumping robots and it anally violated me.

Then you strapped a red rubber ball into your mouth, and did it again, right?

 

[LTC8K6]

Last time I filled up on the ACE, it was quite a long wait.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: E equals MC2

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: rh71
I'd like to know why they stopped doing that actually.

Haha - have you seen the many self-service "conveniences" there are in today's societies? Gas, Grocery stores, they're everywhere. It's simple really, why should the store pay someone to do it for you, if you'll do it yourself? Plus, assuming the person in question isn't an idiot, it's faster this way. Especially with gas. Take a drive down the Atlantic City Expressway in jersey, and stop by the rest stop. You will see quite clearly why full service gas sucks (in high volume situations).

Huh?????????? In MA ppl still pump for you in majority of gas stations and they do it for free! And no, the gas isn't more expensive compared to self-serve.

Did I miss something and it's only a MA thing?

Uhhh, thanks, that's my point. If people will do it for free - and pay the same amount - why would they pay someone to do it for you? They make more money, the process is faster for the consumer, it's a win-win.

And here in PA, there are some full service stations but it's usually another 10 cents or so.

its normally not faster tho

 

[Deeko]

At worst, it is about 15 seconds slower. At best, it is several minutes faster.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Deeko
At worst, it is about 15 seconds slower. At best, it is several minutes faster.

ok well im my expirence it takes anywhere from 2-5 min longer at a full service station especially if there are other people, the attendents always wander off while its pumping, it finishes and they are nowhere to be found

 

[Deeko]

That's what I mean. I'm saying at BEST, if the attendant is waiting for you when you pull up, etc, full service is VERY slightly faster, but at worst, full service is much slower.

I think we're arguing the same thing.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Deeko
That's what I mean. I'm saying at BEST, if the attendant is waiting for you when you pull up, etc, full service is VERY slightly faster, but at worst, full service is much slower.

I think we're arguing the same thing.

sorta you said at worst its 15 SECONDS slower when i said 5 min

 

[Deeko]

Other way around...I meant self-serve is 15 seconds slower.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Deeko
Other way around...I meant self-serve is 15 seconds slower.

ahh i got ya

 

[E equals MC2]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: E equals MC2

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Modelworks
Whats wrong with going back to years ago where you actually had a person that worked at the gas station who filled up your car, cleaned the window, checked the oil, etc .

With what they charge for gas, they should be able to afford to pay someone.

whats wrong with getting your lazy ass out of the dar and doing all that yourself?

I'd like to know why they stopped doing that actually.

Haha - have you seen the many self-service "conveniences" there are in today's societies? Gas, Grocery stores, they're everywhere. It's simple really, why should the store pay someone to do it for you, if you'll do it yourself? Plus, assuming the person in question isn't an idiot, it's faster this way. Especially with gas. Take a drive down the Atlantic City Expressway in jersey, and stop by the rest stop. You will see quite clearly why full service gas sucks (in high volume situations).

Huh?????????? In MA ppl still pump for you in majority of gas stations and they do it for free! And no, the gas isn't more expensive compared to self-serve.

Did I miss something and it's only a MA thing?

eh, i lived in boston for 2 years and i knew of 1 Full service gas station. they are slower then doing it yourself is what he was getting at, especially when there are a lot of people at the same station

MA might be diff but most places there is a premium for FS gas stations so it is more expensive

All the 5 gas stations around me in Cambridge (next to Boston) do full sevice and their cost isn't more.

I also grew up in Methuen (near Andover Lawrence). They all do full service. Where the heck do you live?

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: E equals MC2

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: E equals MC2

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Modelworks
Whats wrong with going back to years ago where you actually had a person that worked at the gas station who filled up your car, cleaned the window, checked the oil, etc .

With what they charge for gas, they should be able to afford to pay someone.

whats wrong with getting your lazy ass out of the dar and doing all that yourself?

I'd like to know why they stopped doing that actually.

Haha - have you seen the many self-service "conveniences" there are in today's societies? Gas, Grocery stores, they're everywhere. It's simple really, why should the store pay someone to do it for you, if you'll do it yourself? Plus, assuming the person in question isn't an idiot, it's faster this way. Especially with gas. Take a drive down the Atlantic City Expressway in jersey, and stop by the rest stop. You will see quite clearly why full service gas sucks (in high volume situations).

Huh?????????? In MA ppl still pump for you in majority of gas stations and they do it for free! And no, the gas isn't more expensive compared to self-serve.

Did I miss something and it's only a MA thing?

eh, i lived in boston for 2 years and i knew of 1 Full service gas station. they are slower then doing it yourself is what he was getting at, especially when there are a lot of people at the same station

MA might be diff but most places there is a premium for FS gas stations so it is more expensive

All the 5 gas stations around me in Cambridge (next to Boston) do full sevice and their cost isn't more.

I also grew up in Methuen (near Andover Lawrence). They all do full service. Where the heck do you live?

when i was there i lived in cambridge LOL

i live in NY now NOT NYC, the FS stations out here if you find one cost more, they cost more in PA and Maine also