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Why is our fuel pump always so filty.

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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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Why is our fuel pump always so filty.
I mean I am reasonably careful when I fuel up, but by the looks of the average diesel pump others must be real slobs...what's up with this?

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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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I think the truckers let it flow while they get a big gulp and some chips, and sometimes it doesn't stop in time.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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I've wiped dirt & grit off the end of the nozzle numerous times at the local FlyingJ....at the non-commercial diesel pumps no less.
Are people laying these on the ground or something?
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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I use the fuel mittens...Yea I'm man enough for them.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Makes it easy to spot the diesel pumps though.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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Gasoline evaporates. Diesel leaves an oily residue that attracts dust and grime.

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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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Because PowerJoke owners use the same pumps...
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Because PowerJoke owners use the same pumps...

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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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If gasoline was as oily as diesel and didn't evaporate, theirs would be just as bad.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RustyJC
Gasoline evaporates. Diesel leaves an oily residue that attracts dust and grime.

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Originally Posted by Jfaulkner
If gasoline was as oily as diesel and didn't evaporate, theirs would be just as bad.
These guys have it right.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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I figured the Duramaxipads would soak all the stuff up off the ground.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RustyJC
Gasoline evaporates. Diesel leaves an oily residue that attracts dust and grime.

Rusty
This is why gas is the fuel of choice for car makers, and because it does not gell in the winter, holds less water, easier to start if you run the vehicle out.
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 03:52 AM
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If I ever see a clean diesel pump, I'd probably think twice about fueling there.
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