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I don't know what you guys are paying for petrol... but here in Durban (in South Africa), we are also paying higher price per litre. But my line of work is in petroleum for about 31 years now, so here are some tricks to get more of your money's worth for every litre.

Here at the Marian Hill Pipeline, where I work in Durban, we deliver about 4 million litres in a 24-hour period thru the pipeline.

One day is diesel; the next day is jet fuel, and petrol, LRP and Unleaded. We have 34-storage tanks here with a total capacity of 16,800,000 litres.[/color][/size]

[size=15][color=Maroon]ONLY BUY OR FILL UP YOUR CAR OR BIKKIE IN THE EARLY MORNING WHEN THE GROUND TEMPERATURE IS STILL COLD.[/color][/size] [size=14][color=blue]Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground, the denser the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening.... your litre is not exactly a litre.

In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the petrol, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products play an important role. A 1degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.[/color][/size]

[size=15][color=Maroon]WHEN YOU'RE FILLING UP, DO NOT SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER OF THE NOZZLE TO A FAST MODE.[/color][/size] [size=14][color=blue]If you look, you will see that the trigger has three stages: low, middle, and high.

In slow mode, you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapours that are created, while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapour return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapour. Those vapours are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.[/color][/size]

[size=15][color=Maroon]ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS IS TO FILL UP WHEN YOUR TANK IS HALF FULL.[/color][/size] [size=14][color=blue]The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank, the less air occupying its empty space. Petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine. Petroleum storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the petrol and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation.

Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated, so that every litre is actually the exact amount.[/color][/size]

[size=15][color=Maroon]ANOTHER REMINDER, IF THERE IS A FUEL TRUCK PUMPING INTO THE STORAGE TANKS, WHEN YOU STOP TO BUY, DO NOT FILL UP[/color][/size] - [size=14][color=blue]most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.

Hope, this will help you get the maximum value for your money.

DO SHARE THESE TIPS WITH OTHERS! LET'S SHARE INFORMATION AND BENEFIT ALL, FOR THE BETTER OF MANKIND.[/color][/size]

Thank you - Thank you - Thank you. :clap: :clap:

or you could do what I do.... wait 'till night falls and sneek into the neighbours drive, and syphon the fuel from their tanks... :hahaha:

what ???? you didn't say thet :smile: :smile:

sometimes dors you are too blonde! :hahaha:

I'm not blonde its grey...a seniors moment :big_tongue:

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I heard that same story from my cousin in WA 2yrs ago and have been doing it. It works, also when you take the nozzle straighten it out and get the little bit someone left behind before you fill. I always shake my car to settle all the air bubbles after the first, second and third click off. You will be surprised how much more you get in your tank. Beat them at their own game with your shop a dockets by ONLY using them on the cheapest days. park 2 cars either side of bowser and fill 2 on one docket from same pump, then make a small purchase to get the extra few cents off. Even though the stations items are dearer than supermarkets, choose your product wisely and buy one of stations specials. You will find you come out on top all the time.
:newhere: petal :angel:

Welcome petal1512, some clever tips there.

NOTHING WRONG WITH BLONDES:nono: :nono: :nono: :censored: :irock: LMAO

Is silver a shade of blonde? :hahaha:

[i][color=Purple][size=15]Yes its called ash blonde [/size][/color][/i]

Is that the carpet, or the curtains?

Thanks great tips will remember them in the future.

:thumbsup: :coolio:

Hey Thanks! I'm filling up on my way to work from now on - not at the end of the day!!

I've said this before... You've all got it wrong! ... Late at night, slip into your neighbours drive, armed with a hose and can... get the fuel for free ... :hahaha:

Does the tip about temperature and density apply in relation to LPG too?

:hahaha:

Why do so many people 'not respond' to me? Like I care!:hahaha: