Okay, so I needed gas on one of my Syncros. I was in a hurry (of course), but the gas guage was reading below empty. I pull and start pumping. First cut off is 15.5 gallons. Well I know I can almost always squeeze in another gallon after first cut off. So I switch to trickle mode, despite the high cutting winds. Did I mention I was in a hurry? Second cut off is at 16.6 gallons. Yaah, but I had squeezed too hard and was pumping gas too fast. So resumed trickle mode. The wind was really cold and I wasn't wearing gloves. I really wanted to go faster (being in a hurry and all), but last time I got gas I overfilled (overflowed a little out the gas inlet.) So I had to take my time. A bit later on (hands frozen to gas pump) I'm past 17 gallons. Trickle mode stays going. I glance under vehicle making sure I'm not leaking from unknown holes in tank. You know I'm in a hurry here of course. Trickle, trickle. Final (!) cut off is at 18.58 gallons. Hmm. On my 18.5 gallon syncro tank. Hmm. I think I drove to the gas station on fumes. This is what you get from being in a hurry. PS. My hand is still thawing out. |
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