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Old 12-02-2019, 04:49 PM   #64
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Default Re: Do You Carry a Container of Gas in your Trunk?

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Originally Posted by marko39 View Post
A static discharge can also if someone gets gas and sits back in the car while it's filling. When the get out and touch the nozzle a spark is produced right near the filler neck. In many states you can't pump gas without holding the trigger which reduces this risk. However, you can wedge something under the trigger just don't get back in the car.
Yep see it all the time. But you can’t tell people at 40 below not to get back in their car, they just don’t understand. Problem is the static is about 10 times worse at those temperatures.
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