Put gas in it
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Rural Sumter Co. Georgia
I reckon it is like they say when flying a retractable gear airplane and landing with the gear up.
"There are two types, those who have done it, and those who will".
I'll wager you won't do it again. I haven't done it YET.
"There are two types, those who have done it, and those who will".
I'll wager you won't do it again. I haven't done it YET.
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2012
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From: Door Cty/Florida
Today, on my way home from vacation, stopped for fuel and their diesel pumps were shared pumps. Normally, I don't fuel up at shared pumps but I did today. Checked and re-check several times before pumping. So easy to make a mistake.
Think I would have to leave FTE if I ever made this mistake. Easy enough to do but....
Think I would have to leave FTE if I ever made this mistake. Easy enough to do but....
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From: Texas
Two things that I rarely do......hook and un-hook trailers while visiting/ talking to another person, and fuel truck while visiting/ talking to another person.......It helps to NOT be distracted while doing either chore.
I ALWAYS make sure the fuel nozzle is slimy when fueling the diesel truck! If it is not.....I do a triple check, and make sure that I push the "Diesel" button on the pump.
I ALWAYS make sure the fuel nozzle is slimy when fueling the diesel truck! If it is not.....I do a triple check, and make sure that I push the "Diesel" button on the pump.
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Rural Sumter Co. Georgia
Two things that I rarely do......hook and un-hook trailers while visiting/ talking to another person, and fuel truck while visiting/ talking to another person.......It helps to NOT be distracted while doing either chore.
I ALWAYS make sure the fuel nozzle is slimy when fueling the diesel truck! If it is not.....I do a triple check, and make sure that I push the "Diesel" button on the pump.
I ALWAYS make sure the fuel nozzle is slimy when fueling the diesel truck! If it is not.....I do a triple check, and make sure that I push the "Diesel" button on the pump.
Here in GA the color of the nozzle means absolutely nothing. Green might be diesel, gasoline, or salt water! I wish it were standardized.
It like clearing a firearm. Check it once, than check it again, then check it a third time. Unlike a gun though you cannot point it down range and dry fire to be extra sure.
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Insurance is picking up everything but $500 deductible and it might be ready as soon as tomorrow evening
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The $500 is good news in my opinion and even repaired in less than two weeks. For a very expensive fuel system, that figure is tolerable. Put it behind you as a lesson learned and get back to enjoying that 6.7L!
Glad it turned out well for you.
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I put diesel in my Yamaha Venture a very long time ago.
I was in the middle of nowhere, Buffalo S.D.
Two fuel pumps, both had black handles.
Didn't notice the masking tape with "diesel" written on it in faded pencil.
After I realized what I had done I walked inside and asked the attendant what the hell I was supposed to do with the diesel when I drained it.
He said "dump it beside the building like everyone else".
I was in the middle of nowhere, Buffalo S.D.
Two fuel pumps, both had black handles.
Didn't notice the masking tape with "diesel" written on it in faded pencil.
After I realized what I had done I walked inside and asked the attendant what the hell I was supposed to do with the diesel when I drained it.
He said "dump it beside the building like everyone else".
