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Diesel pumps are usually put in a corner somewhere. The local Sunoco station I fill up used to have 3 gas pumps in a bay. At some point they replaced the middle pump with diesel. The other day I pulled in, swipe my credit card before realizing I am about to pump diesel. Of course now that I know it is not a problem but I think some kind of physical separation is not a bad idea. Is there a physical barrier preventing people from putting diesel in their gas tanks?
I like having the diesel on the outside, I'm usually towing something and it's not always easy to park at the middle pump. And then I block the pump behind me as well.
Also, if the green handle and word Diesel, and it being the most expensive fuel available isn't enough to tell you it's not gasoline, the larger filler is a pretty good hint.
I have pumped at stations where the diesel nozzle is located on the same pump as the gasoline nozel. Usually it has a bright yellow hose instead of black.
I am not sure how good of an idea it is to place diesel in with gasoline pumps, but I do know it is a good idea to read which pump and buttons your pushing before filling up.
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"Smart" is to brew your own diesel equivalent and not bother waiting at the pumps.
Separate Islands are a much better idea in Oregon and New Jersey where the typical skilled pump attendant (REQUIRED) likes to put GAS (ICK) in your diesel)
I prefer to have a separate Island with a BIG semi truck nozzle (they are too big for Ford fuel tanks, but I can top off a Rabbit in less than 30 seconds... not that I would want to stick Dino Diesel in one of my Rabbits!
Legally... you can pump your own diesel in Oregon... diesel is not dangerous! AND you are smart to pump your own diesel if you want to be sure to not get GAS (ICK).
BTW... GREEN does not always mean Diesel... Yellow pumps / handles are often Diesel too. I ALWAYS sniff the nozzle to make sure I'm getting the right stuff.
I have pumped at stations where the diesel nozzle is located on the same pump as the gasoline nozel. Usually it has a bright yellow hose instead of black.
I am not sure how good of an idea it is to place diesel in with gasoline pumps, but I do know it is a good idea to read which pump and buttons your pushing before filling up.
As many have said, the diesel filler nozzle is much larger in diameter. If people fail to read the labels, the fact that the nozzle won't go into the tank should be a hint that it is the wrong fuel.
I've seen some of my old employees fill the diesel trucks I used to maintain with gas a few times, and I've had to drain the tanks and change all the filters. The sad part is that the diesel pumps were separate from the regular gas and it still managed to happen (probably once every 3 months). It's perfectly fine if people actually read what they are pumping before trying to pump.
Yes, the diesel nozzle is a different size than the gasoline tank so it will not fit properly.
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Originally Posted by Nlambert
As many have said, the diesel filler nozzle is much larger in diameter. If people fail to read the labels, the fact that the nozzle won't go into the tank should be a hint that it is the wrong fuel.
I've seen some of my old employees fill the diesel trucks I used to maintain with gas a few times, and I've had to drain the tanks and change all the filters. The sad part is that the diesel pumps were separate from the regular gas and it still managed to happen (probably once every 3 months). It's perfectly fine if people actually read what they are pumping before trying to pump.
This is not always the case. 4 out of 5 times I fill up I see the nozzle is the same size as gas.
Sorry - but you'll have to prove that. They are NOT the same size.....
The next time you're at the pump, try to stick the diesel nozzle in your tank. It's not going to fit. They were designed this way on purpose.
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