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Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
So how many of your pissed about the rediculous new regulation that all gas pumps need to have the locking latch removed.

Noore being able to gas up and clean your windows at the same time.

I don't know about you guys but I'm gonna find something that will lock it in place for me.

Just another useless CA law.
 

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Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :
 
I use zip ties ... You can use a rag to tie it up too
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Yep lets worry about the gas pumps and not the CA economy or CA education, politicians are idiots. This state is never going to recover.
 

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Posted by 94 N.C.F. GT (Member # 3946) on :
 
I was wondering why the fuck the locks were gone from the gas stations. What is the purpose of this
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 94 N.C.F. GT:
I was wondering why the fuck the locks were gone from the gas stations. What is the purpose of this

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So the pumps won't spill or something stupid.
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
I fill up all the time and some still have them, some don't. But the ones that don't you really miss the locks. I was thinking the same thing and now there making filling up even more painful than the prices we pay.
 

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Posted by 94 N.C.F. GT (Member # 3946) on :
 
I feel sorry for you guys who have those big tanks and takes like 20min to feel up
 

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Posted by Notch_notch (Member # 8902) on :
 
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/gas-276187-pump-trigger.html
 

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Posted by bottled95GT?? (Member # 1772) on :
 

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Originally posted by 94 N.C.F. GT:
I feel sorry for you guys who have those big tanks and takes like 20min to feel up

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Ya thatd be me. My work vehicle is 25-30 gallons every day!

Side note, its only the handles the latch within the grip. The ones that hold at the rear of the gas grip are still being used. I heard its like 1/3 of all CA pumps had this issue. Also with me personally, only ever using the pumps with latch within the grip have i ever had the grip/pump jump out of my fuel spout and acutally get gas everywhere.

It is a PITA for real though. Imagine 30 gallons with a slow ass pump.
 

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Posted by FITTY (Member # 7502) on :
 
i use the gas cap!
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I feel you! I hate the stations that removed the locks, especially when its hella cold or raining and you're filling up an empty 18 gal tank

But if you use your "own type of lock" make sure you watch the pump to see how much gas is going in. My co-worker used his own locking device once and the pump never stopped pumping...gas was EVERYWHERE and the price was hella high
 

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Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 

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Originally posted by FITTY:
i use the gas cap!

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This is clever thinking right here. Way to get around the system. Lol.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by bottled95GT??:

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Originally posted by 94 N.C.F. GT:
I feel sorry for you guys who have those big tanks and takes like 20min to feel up

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Ya thatd be me. My work vehicle is 25-30 gallons every day!

Side note, its only the handles the latch within the grip. The ones that hold at the rear of the gas grip are still being used. I heard its like 1/3 of all CA pumps had this issue. Also with me personally, only ever using the pumps with latch within the grip have i ever had the grip/pump jump out of my fuel spout and acutally get gas everywhere.

It is a PITA for real though. Imagine 30 gallons with a slow ass pump.

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

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Originally posted by bottled95GT??:

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Originally posted by 94 N.C.F. GT:
I feel sorry for you guys who have those big tanks and takes like 20min to feel up

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Ya thatd be me. My work vehicle is 25-30 gallons every day!

Side note, its only the handles the latch within the grip. The ones that hold at the rear of the gas grip are still being used. I heard its like 1/3 of all CA pumps had this issue. Also with me personally, only ever using the pumps with latch within the grip have i ever had the grip/pump jump out of my fuel spout and acutally get gas everywhere.

It is a PITA for real though. Imagine 30 gallons with a slow ass pump.

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25-30 gallons everyday?! Where the fuck do you drive?

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Start in Manteca, Drive to Fremont and from there anywhere between Santa Rosa to south of Monterey or Salinas and all in between. Then back to Manteca lol.
 

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Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
Meh... Can't use the lock on my old school anyway.
 

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Posted by Musttanguy (Member # 2251) on :
 
I use my Ford keyless entry remote ......
I always pull my keys out when getting gas SO Pull the lever and slide remote in the end, works great !!
 

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Posted by BUKSING (Member # 6594) on :
 

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Originally posted by 90GT510:

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Originally posted by FITTY:
i use the gas cap!

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This is clever thinking right here. Way to get around the system. Lol.

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