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Old 11-28-2012, 06:11 PM
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This is the second time my check engine light goes on the day after I get gas. The second time I go to look for the culprit and what do I find? The gas station attendant can't screw the freaking gas cap on for the second time in a row. Wish I could just pump my own damn gas

Anyone ever have this happen to them?
Old 11-28-2012, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by George's Limited XJ
This is the second time my check engine light goes on the day after I get gas. The second time I go to look for the culprit and what do I find? The gas station attendant can't screw the freaking gas cap on for the second time in a row. Wish I could just pump my own damn gas

Anyone ever have this happen to them?
You're in a states that can't pump their on gas? Lol damn that sucks.
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Listen to them screw it on, listen for the clicks. If the problem persists then talk to them. Or go to a different gas station
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I've never heard of not being able to pump your own gas. Sounds like some crazy communist stuff
Old 11-28-2012, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
I've never heard of not being able to pump your own gas. Sounds like some crazy communist stuff
Cliffs: New Jersey.
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Add Oregon to the list.

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Old 11-28-2012, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mr white

Cliffs: New Jersey.
Do you have to tip?
Old 11-28-2012, 07:58 PM
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Hah! Everything around here is self serve. You either pump it yourself or do without.
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It's actually illegal to pump your own gas here in Jersey, some attendants will yell at you
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We've got too many country folk here for that mess. Hell i doubt most people would be able to find the gas tank when a guy pulls up in a tractor to get diesel fuel.

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Originally Posted by Hamster
Hah! Everything around here is self serve. You either pump it yourself or do without.
Same here too......
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I dated a jersey girl once (bad idea I know) so I'd ride my motorcycle to visit her from Delaware. I still pumped my own gas because I was not going to awkwardly sit there while a guy held a nozzle between my legs... I never got anything more than weird, hateful looks. No yelling and never any police involvement lol just do it yourself until a cop tells you otherwise.
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
It's actually illegal to pump your own gas here in Jersey, some attendants will yell at you
Must be a union thing?
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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
Must be a union thing?
Nope. State law since 1949.

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Gas is actually cheaper in Jersey than most of the surrounding states and they pump it a double bonus in my book.

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