Running A/C -- noob
12-08-2016, 04:35 PM
#11
Senior Member
Yep I'll leave them running if I need to. Not a single valid reason to shut it off. There's never been a reported case where a running engine while pumping gas has ended up in disaster. This cultural habit or safety rule was created when people didn't know any better, and it stuck. Kind of like swimming after eating a meal would cause cramps that could lead to drowning.
Smoking while pumping also isn't dangerous, although I don't smoke. Drop a cigarette in a can of gas and the cig goes out, no boom.
Smoking while pumping also isn't dangerous, although I don't smoke. Drop a cigarette in a can of gas and the cig goes out, no boom.
And you are correct, gasoline fumes cannot ignite from a cigarette.
There is a law - Darwin's Law. Wow...
12-08-2016, 07:56 PM
#12
But there is always the first time.
12-09-2016, 05:34 AM
#13
100% sure. There's nothing specific to a running engine that could ignite the fuel when you're filling up. The only thing to worry about is static spark from your clothes. No one's forcing you to keep your engine running, so we'll agree to disagree.
12-09-2016, 11:46 AM
#14
Senior Member
But since you have fumes coming out of the filler neck and contaminates in a cigarette can indeed spark (I used to be a smoker and observed it many times) you do have a risk potential. While small, it's still a very real risk.
12-09-2016, 11:59 AM
#15
Senior Member
Not 100% true. My wife has a Tesla and you can run the A/C or heat anytime.
Even great being able to turn on the heat to warm up the car in a enclosed garage without committing suicide.
12-09-2016, 12:29 PM
#17
Senior Member
Same here. Living in western Canada where right now it's getting close to -30 as I type, I've been leaving my truck running while filling and I still have my eyebrows. Had an old Chev diesel in high school that I left running for a full week 24/7 during a very cold blast where we got to -40 overnight.
12-09-2016, 01:12 PM
#18
Senior Member
12-10-2016, 11:00 AM
#19
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12-10-2016, 01:17 PM
#20
Senior Member
I work overseas and everyone, I MEAN EVERYONE leaves their engine running when filling up. I don't see a problem with it. Initially, I felt kind of weird leaving it running, but got used to it after a while.