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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Noooooooo!  I live in NY and often find myself in NJ, where I avoid filling the tank because I'd just rather do it myself. [/quote]

Agree but NY is a bummer because nozzle latches are illegal there. I like to set it and forget it until it clicks. Use that time to gather some trash from the car etc[/quote]

You're not really supposed to re-enter your car while pumping gas. Static building and all that. [/quote]

Plus, it is not safe for the average person to pump their own gas because they do not have any training whatsoever in handling what is in fact a very dangerous and flammable substance like gasoline.[/quote]
A couple years ago, I got a faulty gas pump that didn’t automatically shut off. Gasoline was spewing from my completely full gas tank. I panicked and it didn’t occur to me that the gasoline on the ground was essentially an oil slick. I took a step, slipped and fell directly into the gasoline. I managed to get to my feet (it wasn’t easy) and get to the gas station attendant to notify him of the danger. He took care of it right away. I didn’t get to watch what he did because my dc googled what to do and told me I had to get out of my gasoline covered clothing quickly and wash myself off or I could develop chemical burns. I was incredibly lucky that I was on a road trip and had a suitcase full of clothes in the car and access to a restroom with soap and paper towels. I had to throw out the clothing and shoes with gas on them because the fumes were too strong to keep them in the car, even if I thought I could somehow wash the gas out (doubt I could have and it probably would have been dangerous to try).[/quote]

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