Why do we call filling up the car "getting gas", even though we fill it up with oil?

Question

Why do we call filling up the car "getting gas", even though we fill it up with oil?

Answer 1

NO. You don't fill your car with oil unless you've got a junker that leaks and burns the stuff wholesale. You fill up with gasoline, better known as " GAS ".

Answer 2

Gasoline is a product derived from oil.  The oil that comes out of the ground is called "crude oil" (or petroleum) and has to be processed into gasoline before it can be used in your car.  Whether you're using regular gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosine, sulfuric acid, asphalt, heating fuel or tar, it's all derived from crude oil.  

So when you watch the news and they talk about "the price of oil" they are talking about crude oil.  Therefore, everything that's made from crude oil will go up in price, not just gasoline.

Answer 3

why do we say we are going for a hamburger when we are going for cow?

Answer 4

we fill up our car with gas and we top up the oil if needed before an oil change.

Answer 5

We use gas not oil. Big difference.

Answer 6

Because we fill it up with gas.

Answer 7

Well I fill my car with gas, not oil, unless it needs an oil change. ??????? I am confused about your question.

Answer 8

Lol I've so always wanted to know that too.

Answer 9

...You're a blonde right...... there you go