Do you use the gas pump to physically select the fuel grade or do you use your hand to select it?

[Anonymous]

The pump handle is obvs as dirty as the button, so the only correct answer is hand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The pump handle is obvs as dirty as the button, so the only correct answer is hand.

This

[Anonymous]

I use a knuckle or the heel or side of my hand.

Using the nozzle is horribly rude. I guess you could use the bottom of the handle so at least gas isn't getting on the button.

[Anonymous]

Hand. Gasoline is highly toxic and highly flammable and I've seen those pumps malfunction, I don't put the nozzle anywhere except in the tank.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD is learning to drive. I’ve noticed more now than ever before that some people tap the grade with the actual pump and I always was taught to use my hand to press it.

Visual for those who may be confused:

Do you use the tip of the pump:


To select this:


Or do you use your hand?

My hand, of course. Using the pump is insane.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:turn around and give it a butt bump

Do the Hustle.

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

Just keep hand sanitizer in your car, the pump is already dirty anyway

[Anonymous]

I see everyone using the nozzle, that is awful. Not about germs, but about making others hands have gas on them. I never knew why my hands smelled like gas after being careful until noticing jerks doing this. I still use my hand, but sometimes have a tissue there and definitely use a wet wipe afterwards

[Anonymous]

I use my foot

[Anonymous]

I use my elbow...this just makes the most sense to me. This way I can grab pump, elbow button, pivot and refuel quickly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The pump handle is obvs as dirty as the button, so the only correct answer is hand.

I am surprised it took to page 3 to make this point. I am not a germaphobe, but for those who are, I mean, what are they using to actually hold the pump if they won't touch the button?!

[Anonymous]

I go to the fancy gas station that has gas gloves and I touch it with gas gloves on.

[Anonymous]

In New Jersey we can't pump our own gas so I just let the attendant handle it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In New Jersey we can't pump our own gas so I just let the attendant handle it.

Best answer.