- [Rick] Hi there, smart driver.
Talking to you today about putting fuel in your vehicle.
If you haven't done this before,
it's a fairly straightforward process.
We're going to give you a few tips and tricks
on how to do this safely,
how to not slop fuel on your car
and to ease any anxiety
you might have about doing this.
Stick around.
We'll be right back with that information.
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So the first thing you want to do
when you put fuel in your vehicle
is pick your fuel station.
There's many of them to choose
from and pick the one to your liking.
Pull into the pump,
noting which side of the vehicle your fill cap is on.
And you can see that by the arrow
on your fuel gauge inside of the vehicle.
Pull in so you're about three feet away from the pump.
And when you drive past the pump,
just so you go pass the pump
and then bring your vehicle to a stop.
There's lots of hose there.
So even if you're a little bit far away,
it's still going to work out for you.
Before you get out of the vehicle,
unlock the fuel lid so you can get into the cap,
collect your payment,
whether that's a credit card or cash,
all fuel stations in this day and age
are going to be prepaid.
So if you're paying cash,
you're going to go in and see the attendant.
If you're paying credit card,
you can pay right at the fuel pump.
And before you go in to see the attendant,
make sure that you take note of the number
of the fuel pump before going in
so you can tell the attendant which one you're at.
You've opened the lid,
remove the fuel cap, lefty-loosey, righty-tidy.
And it's going to be to the left to remove the cap,
stow the cap, it might be on a tether.
If it's on a tether, just let it hang.
Or there might be a dock on the back of the fuel cover
that you can sit the cap into.
If it's loose, then set it on top of the fuel pump.
Don't set it on top of your vehicle
because if you forget to replace it
after you finish fueling and you drive away,
it's going to fall off your car and you may not get it back
and then you'll have to go and buy a new one.
After you remove the fuel cap,
if you are using a credit card,
then you simply insert your credit card
into the machine or tap
and follow the prompts on the screen.
Be sure that you have your rewards card ready,
or your number.
Some fuel stations will have a membership as well
and you'll have to have that number.
And you'll have to pre-select
whether you want your fuel receipt or not.
And if you're keeping track of your fuel mileage,
you want to have a receipt.
After the payment is accepted,
lift the pump from its dock
and select the grade of fuel.
If you're driving a high-end sports car
or an engine fitted with a turbocharger,
you're probably going to have to put
premium fuel in your vehicle.
For most other vehicles,
it's just going to be regular.
If you're unsure about this,
consult the owner's manual of your vehicle
or go back to the dealership
or your mechanic or somebody else that you trust.
Hold the fuel pump sideways to prevent
residual fuel from spilling out onto the ground
or on the side of your vehicle.
Insert the pump into your tank
and pull up on the handle to start the flow of fuel.
And if there's a lock on it,
you can set it at the lowest setting
and let it fill until it off.
If you are holding it, it'll click off as well.
I know that for some of you out there
that you're going to be a little bit OCD
and want to get it to the nearest dollar amount,
but once it clicks off,
do not put any more fuel in your tank
because you could potentially overfill the fuel tank
and fill the vapor filtration system on your car
and do damage, which could cause you money
in the form of a repair.
So once it clicks off, stop filling the tank.
Leave the fuel pump in the tank and push the switch
on the fuel pump, hold that,
and then pull up in the handle.
And that will get rid of any residual fuel left in the hose,
and it'll put it into your car
as opposed to on the ground.
Once you've done that, turn the pump sideways,
return it to the docking station.
And by that point, you'll be finished.
You'll have to return the fuel cap.
Click it on and turn it till it's tight.
And it clicks a couple of times.
That way you won't get any air into the fuel system
and the vehicle will run properly,
so it's got to be tight because it's a sealed system,
the fuel system on your vehicle.
Close and lock the fuel lid.
Collect your receipt, if you have one
and returned to the vehicle.
And if you're keeping track of the vehicle's fuel mileage,
reset the trip odometer
and write the fuel mileage
for the last tank of fuel on your receipt.
So it's that simple.
The whole process shouldn't take you more than 10 minutes.
All the best with your new driving career.
If you just started driving
and got your license recently.
So good luck smart driver,
and remember, pick the best answer,
not necessarily the right answer.
Have a great day, bye now.