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FasNuf · 09-12-2022, 09:37 PM

So when I fill up at the gas station, I have to watch the attendant hit my octane selection that I asked for.
I have to have 93 to run well and I want to make sure that's what my car gets.

Who else does this? Am I just paranoid?
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DirtyDirt · 09-12-2022, 10:04 PM

I have not been to a full service station, or even saw one here in Michigan in 20 plus years at least. So im not doin it...lol

BLU DUCE · 09-12-2022, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FasNuf

So when I fill up at the gas station, I have to watch the attendant hit my octane selection that I asked for.
I have to have 93 to run well and I want to make sure that's what my car gets.

Who else does this? Am I just paranoid?
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If someone else was fueling my car other than me it would be the wife.

FasNuf · 09-12-2022, 10:37 PM

Haha, I just realized how flawed my post really is. Being in Oregon, I think we are only one of two states that has people fill your tank at the gas station. I believe New Jersey is the other. In fact, by state statute, it's illegal for an attendant to allow you to fuel your own vehicle. Motorcycles seem to be excluded from this though. Well, silly me, but I guess you guys can understand why I peep a look when they hit that button!

Danial · 09-12-2022, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FasNuf

Haha, I just realized how flawed my post really is. Being in Oregon, I think we are only one of two states that has people fill your tank at the gas station. I believe New Jersey is the other. In fact, by state statute, it's illegal for an attendant to allow you to fuel your own vehicle. Motorcycles seem to be excluded from this though. Well, silly me, but I guess you guys can understand why I peep a look when they hit that button!

I lived in Oregon for 55 years until I finally escaped 4 years ago, so I get it.

But living in a small town just west of Eugene for almost 30 years, people there got to know me and understood that I was always driving something they weren't allowed to fuel. My 75 Corvette? Nope, you are NOT going to hold a gas hose over the back of the car. My 27 Model T? They didn't even argue. haha

So yeah, I was always able to choose my own type of fuel.

ariZona28 · 09-13-2022, 12:51 AM

The last time I let somebody else fuel my vehicle was in Loves Park, IL about 1982. Filled my '69 442 up with Sunoco Unleaded Premium (no more 240 or 260) and the attendant left my cap loose! I departed the station under full throttle and left a trail of 92 octane a block long. I've handled my refuel duties ever since.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 09-13-2022, 06:24 AM

Everyone talking about not letting anyone else fill up their tanks... I'm sure he would fill up his own tank if he was allowed. I know that in New Jersey, you are not allowed to fill up your own gas. Apparently in Oregon as well. So the OP has no choice. I would definitely be watching the attendant very closely.

102SS · 09-13-2022, 06:40 AM

This reminds me of a funny story.

When I met my GF she didn't even know how to pump her own gas.

She would drive around until she found a full serve station(we have a few left here) or bat her eyelashes at some guy and look helpless thereby getting him to do it

I taught her everything automotive..... how to check her oil,fill her tires pump gas ect.

Her ex did all that and she never learned....until now

FasNuf · 09-13-2022, 07:23 AM

[QUOTE=... I'm sure he would fill up his own tank if he was allowed. I know that in New Jersey, you are not allowed to fill up your own gas. Apparently in Oregon as well. [/QUOTE]

I've pumped it myself here in Oregon a handful of times, but pretty much when they were just too slow to get to me and I was in a hurry.

So to clarify for some here, it's illegal for the attendant to allow me to pump my own, but it's not illegal for me to pump it myself. Some attendants get a little upset, some appreciate it because they know they're swamped.

Not having to get out in the freezing rain is nice though.

0stones0 · 09-13-2022, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FasNuf

I've pumped it myself here in Oregon a handful of times, but pretty much when they were just too slow to get to me and I was in a hurry.

So to clarify for some here, it's illegal for the attendant to allow me to pump my own, but it's not illegal for me to pump it myself. Some attendants get a little upset, some appreciate it because they know they're swamped.

Not having to get out in the freezing rain is nice though.

Very true. Car is nicely tucked away in the garage on a day like that.

redcoats1976 · 09-13-2022, 08:06 AM

i used to pump gas about 5 miles from U Conn when i was in high school.lots of college girls out running around looking for trouble...

ElderJ · 09-13-2022, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyDirt

I have not been to a full service station, or even saw one here in Michigan in 20 plus years at least. So im not doin it...lol

This. I have never in my entire life had someone pump gas into my vehicle other than myself, my wife, or my son. I can't say that I had anxiety over wondering which button they pushed, either, but that's just me.

xstuntman · 09-13-2022, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FasNuf

Haha, I just realized how flawed my post really is. Being in Oregon, I think we are only one of two states that has people fill your tank at the gas station.

Yeah, wondered about that.

I bet they are struggling to keep attendants on the payroll in this economy too.
Those electric cars will sure fix any attendant shortage they might have tho.

Trawz · 09-13-2022, 10:31 AM

I also live in Oregon and have always verify if the attendant picked the right octane.
Having owned a lot of premium only vehicles, asking for premium is second nature.

The stations I frequent in my area know the my car and the attendants are sports car guys themselves, so accidentally filling my commuter car with premium is a more common occurrence.

Only a handful of times I have pumped my own gas in the state.
They tend to allow self pumping when there are heat waves or bad wild fire smoke.
Also, I have done it myself because no one was in sight and I was in a hurry.
It's nice to roll up to a station and just pump yourself instead of waiting for a guy trying to handle 6 other cars...

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09-12-2022, 09:37 PM	#1
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,619 View My Garage	Am I the only one doing this? So when I fill up at the gas station, I have to watch the attendant hit my octane selection that I asked for. I have to have 93 to run well and I want to make sure that's what my car gets. Who else does this? Am I just paranoid? . . . . . __________________ . . . . https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgN...etl17hA/videos

09-12-2022, 10:04 PM	#2
DirtyDirt Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Michigan Posts: 79 View My Garage	I have not been to a full service station, or even saw one here in Michigan in 20 plus years at least. So im not doin it...lol __________________ 2010 2SS SOLD 10-28-23 Borla ATAK Cat Back System Airaid Full Cold Air Intake 15% tint Matte Black Rally Stripe 2016 Camaro SS Black Chrome PVD Wheels Pedal Commander 2013 ZL1 BOUGHT 10-29-23 With 1950 miles K&N Full CAI 15% tint Few cosmetic additions when it comes out of winter hibernation

09-12-2022, 10:37 PM	#4
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,619 View My Garage	Haha, I just realized how flawed my post really is. Being in Oregon, I think we are only one of two states that has people fill your tank at the gas station. I believe New Jersey is the other. In fact, by state statute, it's illegal for an attendant to allow you to fuel your own vehicle. Motorcycles seem to be excluded from this though. Well, silly me, but I guess you guys can understand why I peep a look when they hit that button! __________________ . . . . https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgN...etl17hA/videos

09-13-2022, 12:51 AM	#6
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,234	The last time I let somebody else fuel my vehicle was in Loves Park, IL about 1982. Filled my '69 442 up with Sunoco Unleaded Premium (no more 240 or 260) and the attendant left my cap loose! I departed the station under full throttle and left a trail of 92 octane a block long. I've handled my refuel duties ever since. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

09-13-2022, 06:24 AM	#7
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 842	Everyone talking about not letting anyone else fill up their tanks... I'm sure he would fill up his own tank if he was allowed. I know that in New Jersey, you are not allowed to fill up your own gas. Apparently in Oregon as well. So the OP has no choice. I would definitely be watching the attendant very closely. __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 Mods: Texas Speed 2 inch headers, high flow cats, and X-pipe. Custom mid-pipe, Borla Xr1 mufflers. Torqstorm Supercharger, 3.1" pulley, ZL1 fuel pump. MGW Shifter, Mcleod RST clutch, Tick master cylinder and Tick Billet bushing reinforced slave cylinder. DSS One-piece 3.5" Driveshaft, Metco Driveshaft safety loop, BCRacing Coilovers. BMR Poly Diff bushings, Poly Rear cradle bushings, Sub-frame connectors, Lower control arms, camber arms, and toe links.

09-13-2022, 06:40 AM	#8
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,152	This reminds me of a funny story. When I met my GF she didn't even know how to pump her own gas. She would drive around until she found a full serve station(we have a few left here) or bat her eyelashes at some guy and look helpless thereby getting him to do it I taught her everything automotive..... how to check her oil,fill her tires pump gas ect. Her ex did all that and she never learned....until now __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

09-13-2022, 07:23 AM	#9
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,619 View My Garage	[QUOTE=... I'm sure he would fill up his own tank if he was allowed. I know that in New Jersey, you are not allowed to fill up your own gas. Apparently in Oregon as well. [/QUOTE] I've pumped it myself here in Oregon a handful of times, but pretty much when they were just too slow to get to me and I was in a hurry. So to clarify for some here, it's illegal for the attendant to allow me to pump my own, but it's not illegal for me to pump it myself. Some attendants get a little upset, some appreciate it because they know they're swamped. Not having to get out in the freezing rain is nice though. __________________ . . . . https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgN...etl17hA/videos

09-13-2022, 08:06 AM	#11
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	i used to pump gas about 5 miles from U Conn when i was in high school.lots of college girls out running around looking for trouble...

09-13-2022, 10:31 AM	#14
Trawz Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 243 View My Garage	I also live in Oregon and have always verify if the attendant picked the right octane. Having owned a lot of premium only vehicles, asking for premium is second nature. The stations I frequent in my area know the my car and the attendants are sports car guys themselves, so accidentally filling my commuter car with premium is a more common occurrence. Only a handful of times I have pumped my own gas in the state. They tend to allow self pumping when there are heat waves or bad wild fire smoke. Also, I have done it myself because no one was in sight and I was in a hurry. It's nice to roll up to a station and just pump yourself instead of waiting for a guy trying to handle 6 other cars... __________________ 2013 1SS/1LE Corsa Extreme cat-back, Speed Engineering LT Headers with black ceramic coating, C7 Z06 Front Brake Upgrade, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, BMR Tunnel Brace, Mishimoto Oil Catch Can, MSD Plug Wires, Mishimoto Radiator and Hoses.