is it dangerous to leave the car running when you get gas?

[gotsmack]

I leave the car on when I get gas. No problems so far. but could I blow up or something?

please explain why.

 

[Sukhoi]

I assume they have all the no smoking and turn your car off signs for a reason. I don't know what the exact problem could be, but please turn your car off.

 

[pulse8]

I usually run my car and smoke cigarettes when I'm gassing up.

I'll also try to top my car off as much as possible. Sometimes it leaks.

 

[Beau]

Wow, there's been a lot of threads on this lately.

 

[KEV1N]

I don't understand why you would even think of doing that!

 

[gotsmack]

you're not helping. Everyone keeps telling me not to do it but noone explaines why.

 

[Harvey]

By its nature, a gas station can have areas where flamible fumes can build up from such sources as spills and leaky filling hoses and nozzels. A parked, running car stands more of a chance to produce enough heat to ignite such gas pockets. Sourced include hot exhast manifolds and backfires.

Your car may be in great shape, but it's not a particularly burdensome saftey reg to require turning off all cars while filling up, just to reduce the risk posed by someone's faulty car. Many localities also forbid cell phone use near a gas pump because there have been reports of ignitions caused by radio interaction with the electronics in modern gas pumps. Again, it's not likely, but it's too easy to eliminate the potential hazzard.

 

[thawolfman]

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<<Jeffery Morrison of the Opp Fire Department said there are any number of ways a fire can start at a gas pump.

Static electricity from a running car, an overflowing gas tank or sparks from a backfire could start a fire at a gas pump.>>

 

[Quixfire]

Havn't you watched Zoolander?

 

[J3anyus]

If I blow up the city, then oh well, that's what happens. When it's -50F outside, I'll leave my car running when I get gas, no matter what anyone tells me.

 

[Stallion]

I leave mine running at times too. When it's 95 outside and the kids are inside I leave it on for the A/C.

 

[amnesiac]

I turn mine to ACC for the radio but I don't actually leave the engine running.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: J3anyus
If I blow up the city, then oh well, that's what happens. When it's -50F outside, I'll leave my car running when I get gas, no matter what anyone tells me.

-50F?!?!?

Jesus Christ.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Yes, & it's illegal in several states.

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: J3anyus
If I blow up the city, then oh well, that's what happens. When it's -50F outside, I'll leave my car running when I get gas, no matter what anyone tells me.

You do that. I'll be down here in california freezing my ass off at 50 degrees or so.

 

[GrumpyMan]

I saw a lady filling up one time that left her car on as she was getting gas and when she went in to pay for it her little kid put it in gear and it smashed into the store. I don't think she does that anymore.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: J3anyus
If I blow up the city, then oh well, that's what happens. When it's -50F outside, I'll leave my car running when I get gas, no matter what anyone tells me.

Originally posted by: Stallion
I leave mine running at times too. When it's 95 outside and the kids are inside I leave it on for the A/C.

Oh, for f*cks sake. It takes about 5 to 7 minutes max to pump your gas and pay for it. A car is insulated enough to retain its heat/cold for at least that long - especially when you're under a canopy away from the sun.

There's no legitimate excuse to leave the car running while pumping gas.

 

[J3anyus]

-50F?!?!?

Alaska is TEH FUN!@!@!@

You do that. I'll be down here in california freezing my ass off at 50 degrees or so.

Pussy

Oh, for f*cks sake. It takes about 5 to 7 minutes max to pump your gas and pay for it. A car is insulated enough to retain its heat/cold for at least that long - especially when you're under a canopy away from the sun.

Maybe a well-built car will be insulated, but not my car

 

[dexvx]

Some people wont learn unless it literally blows up in their face; its just their style.

 

[Jzero]

Aside from it may be illegal in your state and the slight risks of explosion, somebody stealing your car, or some kid putting it in gear, there's probably not much serious risk.
I guess it's pretty pointless either way.

 

[hoihtah]

Originally posted by: Quixfire
Havn't you watched Zoolander?

i love that movie. awesome scene.