Pumping Diesel While Engine is Running???
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From: NorCal
Depending on what state (And county too) you're from, it's illegal to refuel while the engine is running (Regardless if your gas or diesel, or even electric if you're recharging). Only exception is vehicle GVRW, it's ok for some vehicles that are over a certain GVRW to be running during refueling (Varies by law doctrine within states) It's also illegal to "top off" the tank but we all know no one does that 
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From: Paw Paw, MI
Originally Posted by Jerme
I think more fires are started by people talking on their cell phones while pumping than leaving their truck running.
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From: Carhenge
Originally Posted by ryaneverk2
Guess I'm just a sucker for attention, or maybe I'm small in the pants. 
edit - I was about to follow that last sentence with a "You be the judge" but had second thoughts.
edit - I was about to follow that last sentence with a "You be the judge" but had second thoughts.
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From: Coal Valley, Illinois
Originally Posted by pmasley
There is no risk of explosion.
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Yes but only the open ones, in the cupholders... you can point the panel vents right at them. 
If anyone else has TRIED, hard, to ignite diesel fuel .... you'll see that there's not much to worry about as far as explosions go.
If anyone else has TRIED, hard, to ignite diesel fuel .... you'll see that there's not much to worry about as far as explosions go.
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From: Reno, Nevada
I keep my truck runing for a couple reasons. The first is Turbo cool down, the second is less wear and tear on starters and glow plugs. It takes a lot of energy to restart these trucks. It also takes more fuel to start these engines then it dose to just let it idle for maybe 5 minutes. Plus I can just get in my truck and go since i never have to go into the store to pay. I use my debit card at the pump. No one has given me a hard time yet and Ive done this at countless Nevada and California gas stations
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From: Central WA USA
I'll give one reason why I now stop my truck when fueling. I recall reading a post by Kwik that bubbles/air will damage your fuel pump and cause a loss in power. As a result I usually stop my truck after a good cool down for the turbo.
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I'll give one reason why I now stop my truck when fueling. I recall reading a post by Kwik that bubbles/air will damage your fuel pump and cause a loss in power.
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From: Hartford, WI
I had some clown yell at me for idling my truck or car. Not sure which but I told her that the vehicle was diesel and if she was paying for the Glow Plug replacement and starter replacement, I'll do it. Till then shut your yap or I'll shove something in it.