I got my license a week ago, and I haven't gotten gas since then because I've been scared to embarrass myself lol. This video helped alot! My tank is almost empty so it's kind of a make or break moment for me right now. (I have irrational anxiety lol) In fact I'm 23 and JUST got my license because my anxiety about driving was so bad 😭I still don't like it and I just go straight to work and straight home, but every day it gets a little easier. I only had 4 hours of driving experience before my drive test so I'm just like a baby bird pushed out of the nest before my feathers even came in! But I'm still really glad I got my license. Walking 20 minutes home with groceries is NO fun. (Though I haven't gone shopping yet lol)
Congrats on getting your license! And your anxiety is not irrational. I didn't get my license until I was 23 either because I was scared to to drive. Also, I've been driving around with a low tire pressure warning for weeks because I have anxiety about airing up my tires. We all navigate this world in our own way and some things are easier for us than others. Good for you for putting yourself out there and tackling things that are a bit scary!
@@howdoi1851 I've been lucky enough to swerve out of the way of drivers almost hitting my car. I used to have driving anxiety but managed to slowly get over it and going to the gas station as well
Thanks I just got my liscense and this helped. Side note you might want to warn first timers that the click is loud af after the pump is done. (It scared the crap out of me)
Chiming in here. I am 51, got my license at 31, and have never once had to pump my own gas. I lived in Jersey until a few years ago when we moved to another state; I always had my husband get gas for me, because I swore I would never pump my own gas. he is out of town and I was near empty and panicking. I came across your video and felt so much better. I got to the gas station and someone was parked at the pump for about 20 minutes. It was obvious they had long been finished getting gas, but wanted to get breakfast , so I was waiting and waiting which made my anxiety even worse. It took me a little minute to figure out the little latch on the pump. I could hear that the gas was going in, so I know I was good to go. I was finished and wrestled with the pump to get it back on its thingy. I was so excited and got back into the car when I heard a little beep. I thought maybe I had been taking too long and someone had to be somewhere. But then I realized I forgot to put the cap back on and close the little door to my gas tank. It was a good Samaritan letting me know this, and he gave me a wave and a chuckle, and all was well with the world. It feels good to come here and say that I did it. I really don’t think anyone else could understand how good it feels to overcome a hurdle like this, which comes easy to most. thank you so much for this video, I really appreciate it!
I AM CRYING!!!! It's so scary doing things that we've never done before in the public arena! Hurray for you for tackling it! And I'm so grateful for the person who alerted you that your gas cap was still off :) So so happy to be part of this new experience with you!
It pleases me to know you demystified this. Such first time attempts can seem daunting, but just remember that if everyone else can do it, you can, too.
Thank you for sharing this video. My husband normally pump gas for me for almost 20 years and now he is really sick. So I have to learn how to do it my self
I'm so sorry to hear your husband is sick! Sending you lots of love and positive thoughts. It can be intimidating learning how to do things like this, but once you've done it a few times you won't even think twice about it.
This was such a cute and helpful video hahaha!!! You make getting gas seem fun and exciting, but easy at the same time :) Getting my first car soon next week, thanks so much for this video!!
Omg your moms the best! I’m laughing along with you she’s awesome thank you for this because new driver here taking my first trip on the road and NO IDEA whatsoever how to pump gas… 😅
What if I don't want to fill up whole tank? How can I select specific amount of gallon or money for gas to be filled ? All gas stations have that automatic shut off nozel? In case if there is not automatic shut off, how can we decide when to shut off nozel to avoid spilling?
If you want to fill it to a specific amount, say $10, don't lock the lever in place and just squeeze the handle until you hit $10 and then let it go and it will stop. All gas stations have automatic shut off, so when your tank is full, it automatically stops pumping. In all of the years I have pumped gas all over the country, I have never had one that didn't shut off.
Terry Park, I am officially adopting you and your husband. Thank you for the lovely comment. I can't wait to share it with my daughter because she thinks I'm super cringey 😂😆😂
I just love that you're having fun 😊 Came here looking for specific instructions on how to engage the "clip" that holds the pump in on position. All the other videos kinda took thay for granted but I guess I needed more instructions 😅
Very informative with a healthy amount of wit thrown in to entertain the viewer! People in Oregon and New Jersey take note! However, I am not sure it is wise to use a cell phone right next to a pump while waiting for the tank to fill. I have heard something about it being possibly dangerous? Maybe an old wives tale. (Maybe creating some type of static electricity?) Thoughts from other commenters are more than welcome!
Thank you Timo! There have been tales going around for years about the dangers of using cell phones at gas pumps, but in looking into it, most experts seem to say that it's not true. Here's an article by Sinclair Oil calling it an urban legend: www.sinclairoil.com/news/news/can-you-use-your-cell-phone-pump
Thank you for your kind words! To tell you the truth, I think you might have missed your true calling. You really should do stand up comedy. LOVED the hands in the "Dateline" position! Good luck to you in future videos!
I just got gas for the first time and I watched this video twice before hand, I was so nervous 😂😅 This was a super helpful video, I felt good about the whole process ❤❤❤
Wait you only have 1 nozzle for all fuels? Isnt that cross contamination between diesal and petrol/gasoline in the UK we have a different nozzle for each fuel type
There is a separate nozzle for diesel on the left side of the pump that I didn't show. Our diesel nozzles are usually green so you know which one is which. I wish I would have shown that but I didn't even think of it!
@@howdoi1851 thats ok, thats strange as Diesel here in the UK has a black nozzle and Gasoline/Petrol is Green. One thing i have wondered is if you dont have pay at the pump and have to go in and pay before getting the fuel, if you just want to fill it up but you dont know how much its going to cost, how do you pay for that before hand not knowing how much it will cost? Hope that makes sense and you can answer, sorry for all the questions,
@@ulysees321 no apologies necessary! I appreciate the questions. Usually you know about how much it costs to fill your tank. If you're paying cash, you would give them enough to cover the cost. Once you pump the gas, the clerk will give you change if the total was less than the amount of cash you gave them.
Sometimes the recommended fuel grade is stated on a label in the cap/fill area of the vehicle. If not, the information is contained in the owner's manual that's in the glove box, or if the manual is missing, most manuals can be found online for most vehicles. It will state the recommended fuel grade (87 in most vehicles in the USA, with exceptions, as noted in the owner's manual). I pump my own gas no matter what, no matter what state. I had an attendant in NJ spill gas on my then-new convertible, so I took the squeegee and cleaned it off (I had just waxed the car and I still own it to this day and it's still in nice shape). After an argument, he saw my side, and then after that, he would let me pump my own gas and just give me the wave when I pulled in. I told him. "Now you don't have to come out here in the heat of summer or cold of winter". He laughed and said, "My friend, I'm from Egypt originally. I know what hot is. LOL". I also do all my own car work, so no need to check anything. LOL. Technically, you shouldn't be using a cell phone near a pump. It's a better time to check things like your washer fluid, clean the windshield and windows, and with sufficient cool-down time, the tire pressure and oil level (assuming that you didn't do that at home when you wash the car or service the car, as I often do). Also, if you're paying cash, typically, you'll have to give the money to the attendant inside and they set the pump so it will not exceed the amount you give them. You say, "Let me get $20 on pump # (whatever number pump it is that you're at)." Also, if the pump retention lever is broken/inoperative, you can usually wedge the cap into that area to keep the pump running. I normally just manually hold it. Sometimes, due to the angle of the pump, you may have to play with the angle of how the pump nozzle is inserted into the filler neck because it can give a false sense to the pump that the tank is full and shut it off prematurely. Some vehicles have a retention strap so the cap can't be lost. If not, hold the cap in your hand or put it on the holder on the fuel door (if the vehicle has one) so you don't forget to put it back. Leaving the cap off can set the "Check Engine" light. One final thing I do is scan my receipts on an app like Fetch (there are others). After a time, you earn some points for gift cards to the major retailers out there. It doesn't cost the consumer anything and since you're buying the items (gas, groceries, other goods), you might as well take advantage of it. You also want to go to a station to does a lot of volume as there is less of a chance that you can get bad fuel as the product is moving. Also, avoid getting fuel when the tanker truck is in the station refilling the tanks.
I never pay at the pump with debit anymore, always have cash in hand for that. Not because of fraud or card skimmers even though it's a possibility, it's because of the up to $100 hold they put on your account which can be for several days. I learned this lesson the hard way when I took a long road trip( long in miles but short in days). I had about $500 in my checking account and filled up using my debit card 4 times for about $35 each time. Spent around $100 on food. So I went to make another small purchase and was surprised that my card was declined. Instead of the $140 I thought I spent on gas, $400 was held from my account. Of course it was credited later, but I didn't have the money I thought I had when I needed it. Now on road trips I make a point to buy my food at a supermarket and get cash back which I use to pay for gas.
I got scared using one of these for the first time, is it normal that you put your card and pin in BEFORE you start putting gas in your vehicle, and after you have filled up your vehicle you dont have to put your card back into the machine a second time?
Yes, you always put your card in first and then you pump the gas, and when you're done, the total is automatically deducted from your card. You don't need to put your card in a second time.
@@howdoi1851 So do you in the US not find it potentially hazardous leaving the fuel running? I guess the logic with our UK system is that you’re always ready to let go of the handle in the event of an incident such as an overflow or other accident…
Yup! You can go in and ask for a receipt. Look for the pump number before going in, the cashier will need that to know which pump to print a receipt for. Happens pretty often.
When you prepay and give the cashier cash, they set the pump to shut off at the amount you have paid. So if you say, "I'd like $10 on pump 3," the cashier will take your money and then set the pump to shut off when it hits $10. You just pump your gas and it should automatically shut off at $10. And when it shuts off, you're done. You don't need to go back into the store or anything.
You never use your phone while putting gas on your car, is not safe bc of the static electricity, same thing as getting in and out the car while filling your cars tank, static can ignite a sparkle,
This actually helped a lot I'm a new driver and from Oregon and over here we dont pump our own gas. Just incase I leave state or something I'll know thanks :)
@@ethanreedy9785 well over here we just pull up to a gas station and just wait for someone they ask us how much we want and what type of gas and they just do it it's kinda odd but yea
Glad we could help you out. I remember the first time I stopped for gas when driving through Oregon. I was so confused when the attendant told me I couldn't pump my own gas. But it was great! I wish they had that here so I could stay in my car out of the heat and the cold :)
This is the best and funniest pay at the pump tutorial that i have seen on TH-cam, your so funny, if you were a real comedian I'm sure you would go far, best wishes from Nova Scotia.
Thank you!!! Wow you really brightened up my day! My parents spent a month traveling Nova Scotia and my dad said it was one of the most beautiful places he has been. He could not stop talking about the Bay of Fundy :)
@@user-ck4fm7os1w ok but what if the price is something you can’t afford , it’s best to go inside the store right and tell them how much you wanna pay.
@@rayneshawilliams2262 you can stop it at whatever price you want and it'll charge you for that amount. You don't have to let it fill all the way if you don't want to pay for that.
@@roxanamohseni1344 If you want to only spend like $10 on your card, when the amount on the pump gets to $10, stop pumping the gas. The numbers go pretty quickly so as it gets close to $10 only squeeze the handle a little bit so it goes slowly
As soon as the pump is put back in to its original position the purchase is made I guess? I always wondered if you forget to print receipt someone could hop on your card.
If you're paying cash up front, you go into the station and tell them like, "I want $10 on pump number 3." Or if you're using your card, you can just stop pressing the nozzle trigger when it gets to the dollar amount you want.
another thing to remember try not to run your vehicle near empty , most of the vehicles these days have the fuel pump inside the tank > the fuel keeps the pump cool
Nice video, it was really helpful. I was trying to put gas to a car someone lend me, I was almost running out of gas and I didn't know how to do it. XD
some cars show how many miles you can drive for with the gas on the dashboard, for example (50 miles), if not the E means empty and F means full, just have the pointer towards the F so your gas is filled and not towards the E which means your gas is empty or about to be.
You can also look up the make and model of your vehicle and it will tell you how many gallons it holds. But you don't really need to worry about how much it will hold because the pump will shut off when it's full.
Its helpful for an Indian like me who is in USA for short term. Gas station in India is called petrol bunk and there will be a person who fills tank when you park vehicle besides pump. Thanks.
Yes, you go back into the station and let them know what pump you were on and they will give you your change. They have a monitor that shows them how much gas you pumped.
If you're trying to stop at a certain amount, don't lock the nozzle open and when it starts getting close to $15 ease up on the handle. Let go of it when it gets to $15. Or, you can go inside the gas station and tell them you want $15 on pump # (whatever pump you're on) and give them the $15 and it will stop automatically for you.
@@howdoi1851 what if let’s say i pay 70 $ for a full tank and i pay the cash at register but what if the car fills up with 50 is it still going to have gas come out and spill or does it stop and i get my money back or it stops and i don’t get my money back
@@ElPerron510 The pump will stop when your tank is full. It has a sensor in the nozzle that knows when the fuel is at the top of your tank and it shuts off. Then you go back into the gas station and get your change.
I totally understand that! Doing something you're not familiar with while tons of people are watching can be very scary! Maybe you can go late at night for the first few times until you get comfortable with it?
So people in the state pump their own gas?? How exactly does that work as in most countries there's usually someone at service station that does that job.
In the US, the only states where you can't pump your own gas are Oregon and New Jersey. I've heard that they started doing self-service at gas stations to cut down on the cost of paying employees to pump the gas. It started to become a common thing back in the 80's.
It is safer to use tap to pay versus inserting your card.
I just looked this up and you're right. I wish I could edit this video to include that info! Thanks for letting us know.
I got my license a week ago, and I haven't gotten gas since then because I've been scared to embarrass myself lol. This video helped alot! My tank is almost empty so it's kind of a make or break moment for me right now. (I have irrational anxiety lol) In fact I'm 23 and JUST got my license because my anxiety about driving was so bad 😭I still don't like it and I just go straight to work and straight home, but every day it gets a little easier. I only had 4 hours of driving experience before my drive test so I'm just like a baby bird pushed out of the nest before my feathers even came in! But I'm still really glad I got my license. Walking 20 minutes home with groceries is NO fun. (Though I haven't gone shopping yet lol)
Congrats on getting your license! And your anxiety is not irrational. I didn't get my license until I was 23 either because I was scared to to drive. Also, I've been driving around with a low tire pressure warning for weeks because I have anxiety about airing up my tires. We all navigate this world in our own way and some things are easier for us than others. Good for you for putting yourself out there and tackling things that are a bit scary!
I got my license back in 1985. Never had one, single accident or even one ticket. I was 20 back then
@@lexbeltran1354 That's quite a record!
@@howdoi1851 I've been lucky enough to swerve out of the way of drivers almost hitting my car. I used to have driving anxiety but managed to slowly get over it and going to the gas station as well
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Lol. “Do you see the gas station emoji?” 😂
Cheryleen Tohtsoni I screamed 😂💀
That cracked me up haha
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Thanks I just got my liscense and this helped. Side note you might want to warn first timers that the click is loud af after the pump is done. (It scared the crap out of me)
Congrats on getting your license! I didn't even think about the click scaring people, I guess I have just gotten so used to it!
I love how the first 30 seconds were absolute chaos
The crouching, the giggles and the “emoji” explanation
I have this on repeat!
Nicholas! I'd like you to just follow me around all day and narrate my life 😆 thank you for making me laugh today
That was the most heartwarming and endearing lesson I've ever watched on TH-cam lol. 🌟
Thank youuuuu! You just brought a huge smile to my face this morning. I appreciate you taking the time to comment :)
Good job, I’m a new driver and that was definitely helpful! It’s always good to get some knowledge before embarrassing ourselves 😉✋🏻
So glad it was helpful Adrinna!
Chiming in here. I am 51, got my license at 31, and have never once had to pump my own gas. I lived in Jersey until a few years ago when we moved to another state; I always had my husband get gas for me, because I swore I would never pump my own gas. he is out of town and I was near empty and panicking. I came across your video and felt so much better. I got to the gas station and someone was parked at the pump for about 20 minutes. It was obvious they had long been finished getting gas, but wanted to get breakfast , so I was waiting and waiting which made my anxiety even worse. It took me a little minute to figure out the little latch on the pump. I could hear that the gas was going in, so I know I was good to go. I was finished and wrestled with the pump to get it back on its thingy. I was so excited and got back into the car when I heard a little beep. I thought maybe I had been taking too long and someone had to be somewhere. But then I realized I forgot to put the cap back on and close the little door to my gas tank. It was a good Samaritan letting me know this, and he gave me a wave and a chuckle, and all was well with the world. It feels good to come here and say that I did it. I really don’t think anyone else could understand how good it feels to overcome a hurdle like this, which comes easy to most. thank you so much for this video, I really appreciate it!
I AM CRYING!!!! It's so scary doing things that we've never done before in the public arena! Hurray for you for tackling it! And I'm so grateful for the person who alerted you that your gas cap was still off :) So so happy to be part of this new experience with you!
It pleases me to know you demystified this. Such first time attempts can seem daunting, but just remember that if everyone else can do it, you can, too.
@@jimlaregina well said!
Thank you for sharing this video. My husband normally pump gas for me for almost 20 years and now he is really sick. So I have to learn how to do it my self
I'm so sorry to hear your husband is sick! Sending you lots of love and positive thoughts. It can be intimidating learning how to do things like this, but once you've done it a few times you won't even think twice about it.
Stumbled on this by chance, priceless, well apart form the cost of the fuel
Thank you sunny days!
Thank you. I felt stupid looking this up but it's my first car and I need to fill it up today so thank you for teaching me something new.
There is no need to ever feel stupid for not knowing something my dear! I'm 56 and I have to look up how to do things all the time :)
You have an awesome mom! Thanks, i have to learn how to pump my own gas in houston lol
Thank you Moona! Enjoy Houston!
This was such a cute and helpful video hahaha!!! You make getting gas seem fun and exciting, but easy at the same time :) Getting my first car soon next week, thanks so much for this video!!
Congrats on your new car! I'm excited for you!
Thank you for your video. I just moved to Texas from abroad and have never pumped gas before in my life! Great explanation and very fun to watch ha ha
so happy we could help! Here's to your new adventure in Texas!
She's adorable! Those were definitely dateline hands! 😂
Thank you! So glad you are with me on the dateline hands 😂
Omg your moms the best! I’m laughing along with you she’s awesome thank you for this because new driver here taking my first trip on the road and NO IDEA whatsoever how to pump gas… 😅
Nadine! You have made my day. Your first road trip... how EXCITING!!! So happy we're a part of your journey 💙
What if I don't want to fill up whole tank? How can I select specific amount of gallon or money for gas to be filled ?
All gas stations have that automatic shut off nozel? In case if there is not automatic shut off, how can we decide when to shut off nozel to avoid spilling?
If you want to fill it to a specific amount, say $10, don't lock the lever in place and just squeeze the handle until you hit $10 and then let it go and it will stop.
All gas stations have automatic shut off, so when your tank is full, it automatically stops pumping. In all of the years I have pumped gas all over the country, I have never had one that didn't shut off.
@@howdoi1851 Thank you very much for your reply. i appreciate that.
@@hiteshchaudhari1532 You are welcome :)
You crazy lady AND you taught me how to use my card at the pump. You are challenged BUT abundantly practical. Thanks from Australia!
Alan your comment gave me the greatest laugh. I think "challenged but abundantly practical" should be the tagline for my channel
@@howdoi1851 You are very welcome to use it. How about "how to check engine oil, check tyre pressure"?
@@alanleonard1370 wonderful idea!!
Im 14, and im watching this that way i can know how to pump the gas when im 16😂 Thank you❤
Good for you for preparing early!!!
Aww! You are so cute. I would love to have a mom like you.
Thank you! You made my day :)
A lot of moms r like that... it's cool but embarrasses most kids. ( in a good way)
Thanks for this video, your mom is very cool. She reminds me of my mom RIP.
Thank you, Orlando. So sorry for your loss.
Thanks for your so helpful explanation. I love your smile by the way.
Thanks so much David :)
I love your videos! My husband and I laughed so hard with all the videos ❤️ keep it making, please. Liked and Subscribed!
Terry Park, I am officially adopting you and your husband. Thank you for the lovely comment. I can't wait to share it with my daughter because she thinks I'm super cringey 😂😆😂
How Do I I forgot to say that I pumped gas for the first time today and watched your video to learn! Thank you 🙇
@@jiwonterry Whaaaat??? I love this! Thank you for letting me know!!!
Thanks so much, I'm a new driver, and the teacher didn't teach me how to refill the gas. Your video really helps me, it's also hilarious. 😉
Yay you for getting out there! So glad we could make you laugh and show you how this is done. It can be so intimidating!
I just love that you're having fun 😊
Came here looking for specific instructions on how to engage the "clip" that holds the pump in on position. All the other videos kinda took thay for granted but I guess I needed more instructions 😅
Very informative with a healthy amount of wit thrown in to entertain the viewer! People in Oregon and New Jersey take note! However, I am not sure it is wise to use a cell phone right next to a pump while waiting for the tank to fill. I have heard something about it being possibly dangerous? Maybe an old wives tale. (Maybe creating some type of static electricity?) Thoughts from other commenters are more than welcome!
Thank you Timo! There have been tales going around for years about the dangers of using cell phones at gas pumps, but in looking into it, most experts seem to say that it's not true. Here's an article by Sinclair Oil calling it an urban legend: www.sinclairoil.com/news/news/can-you-use-your-cell-phone-pump
Thanks for the article. I read it. Just wanted to make sure everyone is safe out there. Again, great video!
@@timomarx7690 It's great that you want to make sure we are all safe. We need more people like you in this world Timo!
Thank you for your kind words! To tell you the truth, I think you might have missed your true calling. You really should do stand up comedy. LOVED the hands in the "Dateline" position! Good luck to you in future videos!
@@timomarx7690 You just made 2020 a whole lot brighter. So glad you liked the Dateline hands LOL. Good luck to you in whatever you are doing too!
AW THANK YOU! I needed this, your video's very helpful.
Brenda! You are welcome and thanks for the lovely comment :)
Gosh, its so incredible that your reading comments after 6 years!! anyways this vid was really helpful. Thank you!
Aww thank you!! I love hearing from people it makes me so happy 💖
Thank you. I'm about to travel outside oregon by myself for the 1st time 😂
Glad this helped!
@@howdoi1851 I did it, and made it back! Thank you so much
@@jillian511 So happy to hear it!
Cute video covering all the basics, and then some, of filling your tank. Thanks ladies.
Thank you Richard!
I just got gas for the first time and I watched this video twice before hand, I was so nervous 😂😅
This was a super helpful video, I felt good about the whole process ❤❤❤
Awwwww I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! I'm so happy I got to be there with you to help 💞❣
@@howdoi1851 Thank you so much you’re literally a life saver!!
@@kalicatlady3042 ❤❤❤!
Your mom is hilarious!! She’s honestly the COOLEST 😂♥️
Wow! This is what I try to tell my daughter constantly Marley! She doesn't believe me yet but I will show her this comment 😂
Wait you only have 1 nozzle for all fuels? Isnt that cross contamination between diesal and petrol/gasoline in the UK we have a different nozzle for each fuel type
There is a separate nozzle for diesel on the left side of the pump that I didn't show. Our diesel nozzles are usually green so you know which one is which. I wish I would have shown that but I didn't even think of it!
@@howdoi1851 thats ok, thats strange as Diesel here in the UK has a black nozzle and Gasoline/Petrol is Green. One thing i have wondered is if you dont have pay at the pump and have to go in and pay before getting the fuel, if you just want to fill it up but you dont know how much its going to cost, how do you pay for that before hand not knowing how much it will cost?
Hope that makes sense and you can answer, sorry for all the questions,
@@ulysees321 no apologies necessary! I appreciate the questions. Usually you know about how much it costs to fill your tank. If you're paying cash, you would give them enough to cover the cost. Once you pump the gas, the clerk will give you change if the total was less than the amount of cash you gave them.
First time I saw this video I just like it,you cool! Remind about me and my daughter when we do things together 😅
I love hearing that 💖
Just got my first whip 🏎 this helped a lot thank you !
Congratulations on your new vehicle! Glad our video helped!
Sometimes the recommended fuel grade is stated on a label in the cap/fill area of the vehicle. If not, the information is contained in the owner's manual that's in the glove box, or if the manual is missing, most manuals can be found online for most vehicles. It will state the recommended fuel grade (87 in most vehicles in the USA, with exceptions, as noted in the owner's manual). I pump my own gas no matter what, no matter what state. I had an attendant in NJ spill gas on my then-new convertible, so I took the squeegee and cleaned it off (I had just waxed the car and I still own it to this day and it's still in nice shape). After an argument, he saw my side, and then after that, he would let me pump my own gas and just give me the wave when I pulled in. I told him. "Now you don't have to come out here in the heat of summer or cold of winter". He laughed and said, "My friend, I'm from Egypt originally. I know what hot is. LOL". I also do all my own car work, so no need to check anything. LOL.
Technically, you shouldn't be using a cell phone near a pump. It's a better time to check things like your washer fluid, clean the windshield and windows, and with sufficient cool-down time, the tire pressure and oil level (assuming that you didn't do that at home when you wash the car or service the car, as I often do). Also, if you're paying cash, typically, you'll have to give the money to the attendant inside and they set the pump so it will not exceed the amount you give them. You say, "Let me get $20 on pump # (whatever number pump it is that you're at)." Also, if the pump retention lever is broken/inoperative, you can usually wedge the cap into that area to keep the pump running. I normally just manually hold it. Sometimes, due to the angle of the pump, you may have to play with the angle of how the pump nozzle is inserted into the filler neck because it can give a false sense to the pump that the tank is full and shut it off prematurely. Some vehicles have a retention strap so the cap can't be lost. If not, hold the cap in your hand or put it on the holder on the fuel door (if the vehicle has one) so you don't forget to put it back. Leaving the cap off can set the "Check Engine" light.
One final thing I do is scan my receipts on an app like Fetch (there are others). After a time, you earn some points for gift cards to the major retailers out there. It doesn't cost the consumer anything and since you're buying the items (gas, groceries, other goods), you might as well take advantage of it.
You also want to go to a station to does a lot of volume as there is less of a chance that you can get bad fuel as the product is moving. Also, avoid getting fuel when the tanker truck is in the station refilling the tanks.
Thank you for this info! It's very helpful!
19k views. You are doing something right. Keep up the good work.
I loved your comment about how to hold your hands at the end of the video, great.
thank you 😂😂😂
I never pay at the pump with debit anymore, always have cash in hand for that.
Not because of fraud or card skimmers even though it's a possibility, it's because of the up to $100 hold they put on your account which can be for several days.
I learned this lesson the hard way when I took a long road trip( long in miles but short in days). I had about $500 in my checking account and filled up using my debit card 4 times for about $35 each time. Spent around $100 on food. So I went to make another small purchase and was surprised that my card was declined. Instead of the $140 I thought I spent on gas, $400 was held from my account. Of course it was credited later, but I didn't have the money I thought I had when I needed it.
Now on road trips I make a point to buy my food at a supermarket and get cash back which I use to pay for gas.
Wow, I've never heard of that before! Thank you for this information
Protect your mom at all costs. 😂 I laughed so much throughout this video!! Thank you so much 🙏 😅😊
Thank you!!! I will be reading this comment aloud at the dinner table much to my daughter's delight
I got scared using one of these for the first time, is it normal that you put your card and pin in BEFORE you start putting gas in your vehicle, and after you have filled up your vehicle you dont have to put your card back into the machine a second time?
Yes, you always put your card in first and then you pump the gas, and when you're done, the total is automatically deducted from your card. You don't need to put your card in a second time.
Great video! At petrol stations in the UK we don’t have the clip on the handle, you have to keep holding it until the tank is full.
Thank you! And thanks for the info on how it's done in the UK. That's helpful to know for the times I get questions from people outside of the US.
@@howdoi1851 So do you in the US not find it potentially hazardous leaving the fuel running? I guess the logic with our UK system is that you’re always ready to let go of the handle in the event of an incident such as an overflow or other accident…
@@underground1019 It has always been this way here for as long as I can remember. I can see how it would safer to do it manually though.
Thanks, not just for the instructions but for sharing a piece of your daily life.
Hadi! You're making me cry over here. Thank you for the kinds words!
1:21 hahaha so hilarious 😂 Love your smile
Thank you Yunjie! You're making me smile with your comment :)
What happens if the paper had run out & you don't get a receipt? Does the cashier print one out?
Yup! You can go in and ask for a receipt. Look for the pump number before going in, the cashier will need that to know which pump to print a receipt for. Happens pretty often.
@@fuzzygenius Thank you!
@@fuzzygenius thanks for this info!
I absolutely loved this video! This woman is absolutely hilarious!🤣🤣
Awww thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to start my year off with love!!!
What do you do if you prepay with cash but go over the amount?
When you prepay and give the cashier cash, they set the pump to shut off at the amount you have paid. So if you say, "I'd like $10 on pump 3," the cashier will take your money and then set the pump to shut off when it hits $10. You just pump your gas and it should automatically shut off at $10. And when it shuts off, you're done. You don't need to go back into the store or anything.
Thank you, I will be driving soon and this really helped.
Glad to have helped! Excited for you to start the adventure of driving.
she is so wholesome😂🥰thank you for this helpful video:)
Mayra! You've really made me smile today :)
Thank you so much for this video! The click was definitely louder than I expected LOL
You're welcome Chantelle! I wish I could just pop up at the gas station every time someone is pumping gas for the first time and warn them :)
Ima check if my car has that shit. She's so happy energetic.
You mom is so funny, awesome. I love her say hello to me and always keep saying good jokes & smiling
Thank you for your kind words! I will keep up the jokes and smiling :)
I liked the way that how you were teaching in the fantastic way, I laughed as well, please keep it up
Thank you so much! It makes me happy to hear that we made you laugh :)
She is hilarious and this video is so helpful
Rachelle you just made my day. Thank you for taking the time to comment :)
You never use your phone while putting gas on your car, is not safe bc of the static electricity, same thing as getting in and out the car while filling your cars tank, static can ignite a sparkle,
This actually helped a lot I'm a new driver and from Oregon and over here we dont pump our own gas. Just incase I leave state or something I'll know thanks :)
Got Any Memes wait you don’t pump your own gas over there? How does it work over there?
@@ethanreedy9785 well over here we just pull up to a gas station and just wait for someone they ask us how much we want and what type of gas and they just do it it's kinda odd but yea
Glad we could help you out. I remember the first time I stopped for gas when driving through Oregon. I was so confused when the attendant told me I couldn't pump my own gas. But it was great! I wish they had that here so I could stay in my car out of the heat and the cold :)
New Jersey has full service stations only. - ONLY attendants pump gas - customer stays in car during the transaction
Thanks a lot this was so helpful as I am gonna work at the first costco México gas station and I also liked the way you are ❤
Glad we could help Tania! Congratulations on the new job :)
This is the best and funniest pay at the pump tutorial that i have seen on TH-cam, your so funny, if you were a real comedian I'm sure you would go far, best wishes from Nova Scotia.
Thank you!!! Wow you really brightened up my day! My parents spent a month traveling Nova Scotia and my dad said it was one of the most beautiful places he has been. He could not stop talking about the Bay of Fundy :)
This was very instructive and very fun as well. ☺
Thank you!!!
Am I the only one who is bothered it stopped at 15.99?? Haha
Ha I should have spent another penny for you
Cheryleen Tohtsoni so does that mean you have to pay the price where ever it stops at? You can’t pick how much you want to pay?
@@rayneshawilliams2262 why do you want to pay extra when there's already a price for you :)
@@user-ck4fm7os1w ok but what if the price is something you can’t afford , it’s best to go inside the store right and tell them how much you wanna pay.
@@rayneshawilliams2262 you can stop it at whatever price you want and it'll charge you for that amount. You don't have to let it fill all the way if you don't want to pay for that.
$16 bucks for gas!? Ah, the good old days...
Right????
how do you select how much money u want to put
If you only have say $10 to spend, you look at what pump number you're on and then go to the cashier and tell them you want $10 on that pump
How Do I what about a card? when u put ur card in how do u selected how much money u want to spend on gas?
@@roxanamohseni1344 If you want to only spend like $10 on your card, when the amount on the pump gets to $10, stop pumping the gas. The numbers go pretty quickly so as it gets close to $10 only squeeze the handle a little bit so it goes slowly
What a fun mom!
Thank you Cecy!!!!
As soon as the pump is put back in to its original position the purchase is made I guess? I always wondered if you forget to print receipt someone could hop on your card.
Once you hang up the pump it closes the transaction so nobody could use your card
Thanks so much,I am a new driver and this video was helpful
Yay! Congrats on getting your license. Glad we could help you on your journey :)
Thanks for sharing this nice video....it was very helpful for me as a new driver 👍
You are welcome Ahlam. Thanks for taking the time to leave us this nice comment :)
What if I want to stop at a certain $$ before the nozzle clicks automatically?
sorry I just saw this comment! You would just stop squeezing the handle and the gas stops.
😂 😂 I wheezed when you said emoji xD. 😂 😂 😂 😂. Animation I guess 🤣
Ha so glad we made you laugh! I don't know how to add emojis to these comments so heart heart heart laughing crying face
So when the pump gas money get higher did they asked for the money payment
If I don't want to fill it up and only put a certain small amount of gas in it, how do I shut if off when I've reached that limit?
If you're paying cash up front, you go into the station and tell them like, "I want $10 on pump number 3." Or if you're using your card, you can just stop pressing the nozzle trigger when it gets to the dollar amount you want.
@@howdoi1851 ty. I get it now.
This video was helpful thank you and pretty soon I will be driving so I need it this video 😊
So excited to hear you'll be driving soon! Keep me posted. I'd love to hear about your adventures :)
another thing to remember try not to run your vehicle near empty , most of the vehicles these days have the fuel pump inside the tank > the fuel keeps the pump cool
Great point! Thanks for bringing that up
It's a good idea to fill your gas tank when you have one fourth left😆
Your mom is so funny and wholesome 😆
I am screenshotting your comment and sending it to my daughter so she sees how cool I am :)
Very helpful and very entertaining lol
Jorge! Thank your for your comment :)
Love your energy you look and sound like you fun to hang out with
Thank you! I always try to stay positive and find the humorous side to daily life
Is there any compulsory education about self-service refuelling?
Surprisingly, no. We usually learn from a parent or a friend, or try to figure it out for ourselves.
Nice video, it was really helpful. I was trying to put gas to a car someone lend me, I was almost running out of gas and I didn't know how to do it. XD
Hi Emmanuel! Happy to help :)
Nice tutorial. I also make one video about that the other day.. good to know how to do that.
Just watched your video! I'm glad to know that we are both helping people learn how to do this. It can seem scary when you do it the first time.
I live in Canada but this was helpful thanks!
Glad to help!
You are very entertaining 😃 thanks for the fun lesson.
I appreciate you taking the time to comment Henry! Thanks for the kind words :)
As a Portland girl on her first road trip- THANK YOU!!!
You are so welcome!!! Hope your road trip is a fabulous advetnure!
This will definitely help the one’s who just got off the boat.
This is very informative. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Liza!
Hi, I wanna know how much do you have to fill up your gas tank. I’m kinda confused about the gas gauge on the dashboard
some cars show how many miles you can drive for with the gas on the dashboard, for example (50 miles), if not the E means empty and F means full, just have the pointer towards the F so your gas is filled and not towards the E which means your gas is empty or about to be.
You can also look up the make and model of your vehicle and it will tell you how many gallons it holds. But you don't really need to worry about how much it will hold because the pump will shut off when it's full.
Its helpful for an Indian like me who is in USA for short term. Gas station in India is called petrol bunk and there will be a person who fills tank when you park vehicle besides pump. Thanks.
You are welcome Praveen. I'm so glad we could help. And thank you for the information on how fueling works in your country!
This is actually quite useful for foreigners who have gas-station attendants rake care of the handles etc😂
Perfect! So glad it helped!
This was a really fun video You are amazing 🙂🤩
Thank you Ahmad! You've made me very happy today
Great video for people in New Jersey.
Wow I just learned that you can't pump your own gas in NJ! I thought Oregon was the only state...
what happens if i pay $20 and the tank is full at $12? do i get money back?
Yes, you go back into the station and let them know what pump you were on and they will give you your change. They have a monitor that shows them how much gas you pumped.
LMAO SHES FUNNY AF
Anna! I am officially adopting you now
I noticed there was no amount entered by you.So you put your pin # in and when it’s full the amount automatically is paid as shown on the receipt.
We have been overpaying on gas lately!
So let’s say you o my have $15!so when it’s going to hit that amount how do you stop the gas? Do you just take it out or do you push a button?
If you're trying to stop at a certain amount, don't lock the nozzle open and when it starts getting close to $15 ease up on the handle. Let go of it when it gets to $15. Or, you can go inside the gas station and tell them you want $15 on pump # (whatever pump you're on) and give them the $15 and it will stop automatically for you.
@@howdoi1851 what if let’s say i pay 70 $ for a full tank and i pay the cash at register but what if the car fills up with 50 is it still going to have gas come out and spill or does it stop and i get my money back or it stops and i don’t get my money back
@@ElPerron510 The pump will stop when your tank is full. It has a sensor in the nozzle that knows when the fuel is at the top of your tank and it shuts off. Then you go back into the gas station and get your change.
Is term gallon only used in USA?
I looked it up and it looks like it's used in the US and some south American countries
how to you enter how much money you wanna put in
my aunt's favorite gas station is at costco and its always filled with cars lined up as far as the eye can see, i think i'll poop my pants from fear
I totally understand that! Doing something you're not familiar with while tons of people are watching can be very scary! Maybe you can go late at night for the first few times until you get comfortable with it?
Haha you're such a lovely person. Bless you and your family
Wow thank you! That's very nice to hear!
So people in the state pump their own gas??
How exactly does that work as in most countries there's usually someone at service station that does that job.
In the US, the only states where you can't pump your own gas are Oregon and New Jersey. I've heard that they started doing self-service at gas stations to cut down on the cost of paying employees to pump the gas. It started to become a common thing back in the 80's.
@@howdoi1851
Wow!
That's really cool.
1st time I'm coming across such a thing.
@@immanuelshiweda1567 It's really interesting!
My favorite video. Im learning and thank you so much👌❤
So happy that you are here!
This is a big help for me im a newly driver and wondering how to fill up my car lmao 😂 thankyou
Yay! Congrats on getting your license! So happy we could help :)
@@howdoi1851 thankyou