Are you supposed to turn your car off while pumping gas?

Question

I always turn the car off, but it seems a lot of people don't. Which is correct?

Answer 1

Yes, you used to see signs to this effect at petrol stations.

There is a lot of explosive petrol vapour in the air at petrol stations.

BTW, many of us have to to release the filler cap.

Answer 2

Yes, turn your vehicle off because the vapors from the fuel could be ignited by the electrical coming from your ignition system, meaning from under the hood.

Answer 3

You are supposed to turn of the car BEFORE you pump the gas, NOT "while" you are already pumping it.

Answer 4

yes......

Answer 5

Yes you are supposed to. Do not pump gas while,........

1. Car doors are open

2.car turned on

3.not payed before(unless it says so)

4.car unedited

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Hoped I helped,

     Brooke

Answer 6

Technically, yes

Answer 7

you always have to turn your car off when you are not on your sit

Answer 8

Yes, you really should to be safe.

Answer 9

Yes turn it off.. there is a potential for a spark to ignite gas fumes.....