Why is filling up with diesel so messy??

Iamzod · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:07

Why can people not fill up their cars without getting diesel allover the place?

Every single time without fail no matter what fuel station i go to theres always fuel allover the pump nozzle/handle

I don't have this problem when filling up with petrol, only diesel.

It's a right pain in the arse if i'm going out or to work as it takes ages to get the smell off your hands.

loltim · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:09

Use the gloves.

Muffin` · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:09

People who drive Diesels are inept idiots?

:eek:

BFG_9000 · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:10

I bought some of those disposable gloves for filling car with fuel... Pack of 100 for £3.99 stops the smell of fuel on hands... :cool:

Southy_ · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:10

[DW]Muffin;10765493 said:
People who drive Diesels are inept idiots?

Maybe put a "most" at the front

Iamzod · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:13

Tim said:
Use the gloves.

Gloves?

I've noticed tissues at the pumps but never spotted gloves.

FrostedNipple · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:14

probably because white van men use it

Sp00n · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:14

I get diesel all over the side of my car when i fill up, its a right pain in the arse but i've learnt to leave the pump in the hole for a little bit longer to get those last drips out.

loltim · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:14

Iamzod said:
Gloves?

I've noticed tissues at the pumps but never spotted gloves.

Have them at most Shell stations don't they?

Glaucus · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:15

As diesel has a different moluculer structure to petrol. Which makes it very messy and it coats everything. This is why you don't get it with petrol. It's also why gloves are provided.

DannyW · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:17

FrostedNipple said:
probably because white van men use it

explain? i drive a white van every day, im not messy, no one at my company is messy..

it was made smelly as a punishment for driving a diesel

Zip · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:19

Diesel Can also go all foamy and over flow if you arnt carefull iirc

iBot · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:21

Because people are messy

jpmonkey69 · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:22

Iamzod said:
Gloves?

I've noticed tissues at the pumps but never spotted gloves.

They're not spotted... they're see through!

They're usually by the towels / on the end of the pump

Sp00n · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:23

Gloves are usually empty along with the towels at my local garages

Andr3w · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:25

ive only ever filled up a petrol, whats the difference when filling up, does it come out differently or something? (apart from it been diesel obviously)

Sp00n · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:26

Diesel = the black one

SB118 · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:26

Fuel always washes back over the nozzle, but the petrol evaporates.

Wicksta · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:27

SB118 said:
Fuel always washes back over the nozzle, but the petrol evaporates.

Ben M · 28 Dec 2007 at 16:28

it isn't the fuel that's all over the handle that i'd be worried about