I forgot to put my fuel cap on after fueling........

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by sprechnd, Jun 8, 2014.

  1. stevep1977

    stevep1977 Road Train Member

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    How bad is that? Depends on how much fuel spilled lol
     
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  3. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Might even called hazmat team to close off 200 miles of diesel spill lol

    I done it a few times. Just a oops and put the cap back on. Surprise you drove 200 miles before noticing the smell lol
     
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  4. EZX1100

    EZX1100 Road Train Member

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    one of the great posts of all time

    i have wondered, why, if we turn down the wrong street by accident, can it wind up being a $10,000 fine

    but its the world we live in
     
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  5. tangerineGT

    tangerineGT Road Train Member

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    Lol
    I have done it a few times. Oh well #### happens !!!!!
     
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  6. JohnBoy

    JohnBoy Road Train Member

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    I'm glad you owned up to it. It now gives me the strength to own up to the fact I did the same thing, for the second time.......this year. And that's with 34 years out here.
     
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  7. CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    Guilty of this as well op.

    So preoccupied with getting that def in and going it slips your mind.

    Remembered I did it though. Got out at the red light put it back on gave a salute back to the guy behind me.

    I drove prob 500 yards not 200 miles though.
    Seems kinda dangerous :O
     
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  8. Vito

    Vito Heavy Load Member

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    Yeah, count me in on this as well. Done it once, maybe twice, but the second time I could swear somebody messed with my cap. LOL, no, it was probably just me again!

    As and FYI, if you're concerned about rain water you could always buy some Howell's and put it in your tank. It helps eliminate water from the tank.
     
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  9. Mr Ed

    Mr Ed Road Train Member

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    clockwise and 15.2354 foot pounds of pressure
     
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  10. HotH2o

    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    Last week at the Pilot in Weed, CA a DHE driver took off from the pump with the passenger side nozzle still in his tank. It didn't rip the hose off but it made a lot of noise. Never did see him stop to put the cap on.
     
  11. yuban

    yuban Medium Load Member

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    Try running team and making a pit stop. Only to get pulled over by the cops 50 miles down the road. While you were inside grabbing a coffee your team mate decides to go inside for a quick tinkle and you drive off with out him...
     
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