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When you drive in the United States, you must know how to fill the gas tank on your own . Knowing it is very necessary because in the country there are only two states that do not allow it: Oregon and New Jersey, which temporarily lifted their bans due to the strong heat wave . Although it seems like a difficult task, it is not impossible, in fact it is very easy when you consider the following tips:
1. You must be very aware of the fuel your car uses . In all service stations, in addition to the different types of gasoline marked by their octane rating , you will find diesel. If your car runs on gasoline, it cannot use diesel. Therefore, it is very important that, in addition to knowing it, you pay close attention to the button you are going to press.
2. In many cases, all fuel pump options will only have a single hose . When this is the case, you just have to be very clear about the octane rating you prefer. The dispenser will do its job as soon as you press the button.
3. Having these principles clear, when parking at a pump you just have to follow the instructions on the screen , after entering credit or debit card. At some point, when the system has requested some data related to the payment method, you must mark the type of fuel you want to recharge in your car. Keep in mind that some service stations have high-quality gasoline, a much cleaner mixture that also contributes to the proper functioning of the engine .
4. After pressing the corresponding button, you just have to take the hose and insert it into the car’s fuel outlet . After a few minutes, there will come a time when the hose will stop dispensing. At this precise moment you can extract it since the same pump has detected that the fuel tank of your car is full.
5. Return the hose to its place and close the fuel tank of your car .
If it seems too complicated, you can also go to the service station office to pay for the amount of fuel you want . In this office they will be in charge of activating the pump for you with the prepaid amount. You just have to go to the car, put the hose in the fuel outlet and wait until it stops dispensing to return it to its place and continue on your way.
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