I know the the sticker on pumps specifically stated gas engines, but that was a long time ago.
Fwiw - I have a diesel engine.
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Folks that leave truck running while refueling (RANT WARNING)
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I know the the sticker on pumps specifically stated gas engines, but that was a long time ago.
Fwiw - I have a diesel engine.
I don't ever leave mine running just out of habit unless it's super hot or super cold and my wife is with me. That said , it's kind of like or aux fuel tanks that we can put in the bed of our trucks for additional capacity. Yes the higher price ones are safe for gas, but most of ours say not safe for gas, because the flash point is so high. When i contacted the company, they said diesel is no problem because the flash point is so much lower than gas and the likeness of a spark are allot less. I know I'm safe to do so an leave it running, but i turn it off out of habit and courtesy to not get the looks .
.We were thinking the same thing at the sane time, SCARYYYYYY Dan
Say what? You might want to re-read that dot reg...
Correct me if i am wrong, DOT only allows 8 gallons of gas before you must apply for a Hazmat placard. with diesel you don't need a hazmat card . so I stand corrected, you can get a card allowing gas to be transferred with over 8 gallons.
“Each person who offers for transportation or transports any hazardous ma-
terial subject to this subchapter shall comply with the applicable placarding
requirements of this subpart. This subpart does not apply to… Combustible
liquids in non-bulk packagings.”
49 CFR 172.500
“Limited quantities of... combustible liquids are excepted from labeling
requirements… The requirements in this subchapter do not apply to a
material classed as a combustible liquid in a non-bulk packaging...”
49 CFR 173.150
Non-bulk packaging is defined as “any packaging which has a maximum capacity of
450 L (119 gallons) or less as a receptacle for a liquid.” 49 CFR 171.8
You can transport up to 440 lbs of gasoline in containers of less than 8 gallons (30L)....the number we use is 35 lbs per 5 gallon container. For amounts exceeding 119 gallons you will need a commercial DL.
It falls under the "Materials of Trade Exception", 49 CFR 173.6
terial subject to this subchapter shall comply with the applicable placarding
requirements of this subpart. This subpart does not apply to… Combustible
liquids in non-bulk packagings.”
49 CFR 172.500
“Limited quantities of... combustible liquids are excepted from labeling
requirements… The requirements in this subchapter do not apply to a
material classed as a combustible liquid in a non-bulk packaging...”
49 CFR 173.150
Non-bulk packaging is defined as “any packaging which has a maximum capacity of
450 L (119 gallons) or less as a receptacle for a liquid.” 49 CFR 171.8
You can transport up to 440 lbs of gasoline in containers of less than 8 gallons (30L)....the number we use is 35 lbs per 5 gallon container. For amounts exceeding 119 gallons you will need a commercial DL.
It falls under the "Materials of Trade Exception", 49 CFR 173.6
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Oh look.... another ram driving around with tow mirrors up
Just playing, guys.
Just playing, guys.
Let’s see now......if I needed an excuse, which I do not(my truck), I sometimes leave my mirrors in tow Mode, for the simple fact that my ram doesn’t have power extending mirrors. I prefer the normal setting but stowing is last on my list of priorities to appease other people’s taste. On the Harley note, some blip the throttle to be heard, as there are people who seem to be blind to two wheels. As far as idling trucks, call 1-800-IAW-HINER. Maybe you need to read the serenity prayer to help you get through these trying times. Lighten up, there are far more important things to be concerned about, these days.
There's a funny pics thread for that. ;-)
Tow mirrors out, fueling up with the truck running, blipping your Harley throttle, white Oakleys and rolling coal. It all goes hand in hand. I don’t need to lighten up, I get a good laugh out of it all.
ROFL. Should be a custom title for a few members here.
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This is the most accurate description of a "bro-dozer" I've ever read.
During a vehicle fire investigation class several years ago we used Round-up type sprayers to spray different vehicle fluids onto an engine/transmission that was fitted to a trailer.
Gasoline would just sizzle and vaporize without igniting even when sprayed directly on a red hot catalytic converter.
ATF on the other hand would burn violently.
(we even ran gasoline through a coffee maker and couldn't get it to ignite)
99.9% of fuel station fires are thought to be caused by static sparks, not by the vehicle itself.
Gasoline would just sizzle and vaporize without igniting even when sprayed directly on a red hot catalytic converter.
ATF on the other hand would burn violently.
(we even ran gasoline through a coffee maker and couldn't get it to ignite)
99.9% of fuel station fires are thought to be caused by static sparks, not by the vehicle itself.
davis2
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Still one of the scariest things to hear when they set your tones!