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Alexi7 All-Star Author Ohio Posts:541 Points:14,050 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 5:58:23 PM Ignore Alexi7 Report Abuse If the station is busy, I pass on the windshield cleaning and oil level check, just gas up and get out of the way. If our group is in snacking mode, I fill up, then pull off to the side while everyone stocks up on Slurpees and Slim Jims. I always pay-at-the-pump. Nothing worse than standing in line behind people who need their nicotine/caffeine/gambling fix more than they need to get down the road. Station owners need to install separate lanes for trucks pulling boats. These guys take freakin' forever; 30 gallons in the dually truck and another 50 gallons in their jet boat. Any more ideas?

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If the station is busy, I pass on the windshield cleaning and oil level check, just gas up and get out of the way.

If our group is in snacking mode, I fill up, then pull off to the side while everyone stocks up on Slurpees and Slim Jims.

I always pay-at-the-pump. Nothing worse than standing in line behind people who need their nicotine/caffeine/gambling fix more than they need to get down the road.

Station owners need to install separate lanes for trucks pulling boats. These guys take freakin' forever; 30 gallons in the dually truck and another 50 gallons in their jet boat.

Any more ideas?

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diamondsPA Veteran Author Pittsburgh Posts:351 Points:97,120 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 8:10:23 AM Ignore diamondsPA Report Abuse I pumped and pull over to go in store. Have never checked my oil at garage. That is done in our driveway.
Banjoe Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:4,454 Points:640,620 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 6:59:06 AM Ignore Banjoe Report Abuse My diesel doesn't demand much gas station time so whatever I do has minimal impact on whatever is going on. Besides, with the high gas prices, there is very little gas station activity to interrupt.
fury3 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,210 Points:856,905 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 6:47:00 AM Ignore fury3 Report Abuse do your business & leave
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,693 Points:2,407,905 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 11:20:41 PM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse Pump your gas and pull out, don't dawdle
Weaslespit Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:9,371 Points:333,060 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 5:44:55 PM Ignore Weaslespit Report Abuse "Get off the phone, it can cause a fire from the gas fumes." Negative. Fully 'Busted' by Myth Busters...
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,280 Points:446,125 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 4:01:45 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse In and out like a pit stop, buying nothing but fuel and as quickly as possible.
CoolPriusGuy Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,799 Points:95,730 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 1:38:19 PM Ignore CoolPriusGuy Report Abuse Filling my Prius every 4-6 weeks is no trouble at all!
eaf All-Star Author Riverside Posts:623 Points:38,690 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 10:49:46 AM Ignore eaf Report Abuse Gas up at Costco theres nothing to do except pump fuel and most people only go on the right side of the pumps as they don't seem to be able to pull the hose across the back of their car to pump fuel so that line is shorter.
jag73 Rookie Author Dallas Posts:66 Points:4,665 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 9:40:24 AM Ignore jag73 Report Abuse Just get your business done and move on.
DasAuto92 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,474 Points:183,625 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 9:00:05 AM Ignore DasAuto92 Report Abuse 1)Go to the proper gas pump 2)Keep your mind on what your there for(leave cell phone in car) 3)Some people have 2 speeds, slow & stop,show some courtesy for others, try picking up the pace. 4)If your going to buy out the store for lottery tickets, cigs,etc.move your vehicle to the side. 5)If your going to do the car wash with the window squeegee, have someone in your vehicle do it while you fill up.Or better still wash your car @ home. 6)Have your card/cash ready to pay while you wait in line(in store), not pull it out when its your turn to pay. 7)When all is done and your ready to leave, MUST YOU CHECK THAT G D* CELL PHONE, before you start your car?? Whew i feel better now lol.
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,739 Points:3,617,625 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 8:45:08 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse I always make sure to close my door, so that others can pass if necessary.
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,527 Points:374,305 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 8:37:13 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse I purchase my fuel with a credit card, stand at the pump while filling up and wash the windows (I live on dirt roads) and exit as soon as possible. It should be noted that this station is a truck stop which has 16 pumps, so there usually isn't a backlog of vehicles. I never leave the pump unattended.
StickySam Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,509 Points:1,181,295 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 8:29:38 AM Ignore StickySam Report Abuse Get off the phone, it can cause a fire from the gas fumes.
Weaslespit Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:9,371 Points:333,060 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 8:09:48 AM Ignore Weaslespit Report Abuse I never buy anything at a gas station other than gas... Many stations don't bother to keep their windshield washing stations in good working order anyway. Gas-and-go. [Edited by: Weaslespit at 5/26/2012 10:10:05 AM EST]
DerekS Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,751 Points:685,025 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 10:51:11 PM Ignore DerekS Report Abuse I check oil at home since I don't buy oil at the gas station. I clean the windows while the gas is pumping since I always buy at least 8-9 gallons, which is enough time to clean the front windshield and run back to supervise the pump.
psm80134 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,755 Points:566,845 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 8:56:12 AM Ignore psm80134 Report Abuse I usually try to go to the gas station at a time when it isn't busy (generally, at a time other than rush hour.) However, if it is busy, then I try to be as quick as possible and simply move on.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,285 Points:123,500 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 8:49:24 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse I go as fast as possible, but I wouldn't skip cleaning the windows if they need it.
tex333 All-Star Author Fort Worth Posts:781 Points:135,100 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 7:24:36 AM Ignore tex333 Report Abuse I agree with getting through at the pump as quickly as possible. This includes having the credit/debit card ready to go. I've seen women fumble in their purses and men searching through their wallets to find the darned thing while standing at the pump. Also, turn off the engine while waiting for a pump to come free. Nothing worse than being gassed by exhaust fumes, particularly from the big diesel pickups.
Seamus4513 Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,720 Points:413,305 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 6:47:32 AM Ignore Seamus4513 Report Abuse Move along
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:15,164 Points:1,899,640 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 6:41:13 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse Get you payment ready before you get to the cash register in the gas station connivence store.