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That would be your problem ,not mineWhat are you going to do if you're at 1/2 a tank and it's not one of the "cool times" to get gas?![]()
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That would be your problem ,not mineWhat are you going to do if you're at 1/2 a tank and it's not one of the "cool times" to get gas?![]()
That's assuming the pumps have been calibrated and are still semi-accurate. The only time i see a calibration truck at a service station here in Alberta,is if there's been several complaints against said service station.I'm not sure if this is the same outside of Canada, but most if not all pumps here are temperature compensating, so the temperature does not impact the actual amount of fuel you get (and they have a sticker indicating that volume is corrected to some temperature). On the other hand, if you fill right up on a hot day, it can expand in your tank and some will be forced out through the vent filter. Unless conditions are extreme though, and you completely top off your tank, I very much doubt a meaningful amount would ever be lost. Edit: I worded that poorly, technically the temperature could affect how much fuel you actually get, but the quantity and cost on the pump will be adjusted to compensate for any volume changes caused by temperature.
If your having to adjust the refrigerant charge based on outside air temperature, then the initial charge weight is either wrong or wasn't weighed in completely.Similarly, when I handle A/C refrigerant on vehicles, e.g. I replace an engine in a car where I must discharge the A/C refrigerant during the mechanical work, if the ambient temperature is, say, 70 degrees, and I refill the system by weight, invariably, I have to revisit the system and add a small amount when our 100 degree days visit us.
Hydrocabons change properties due to temperature, and humidity.
I've always done as you advise, but I am in the business.
Gas stations have underground storage tanks (USTs) almost 100% of the time. Way back, there were places with above ground tanks, but I haven't seen one in years.
The tank farms, where the trucks are loaded, are above ground. That's the reason for temperature compensation at the loading rack.
Agreed, as far as in-ground tanks go. There are still lots of fuel stops in my area with above ground fuel tanks. Mostly CFN stations. Those would definitely be affected by ambient temperatures.Exactly. It's nonsense to think the time of day effects the temperature in an underground tank.
One of the perks of diesel fuel it doesn't evaporator like gasoline.I filled up this morning and used the first notch on the nozzle. Took forever to pump 30 gallons.![]()
Agreed, as far as in-ground tanks go. There are still lots of fuel stops in my area with above ground fuel tanks. Mostly CFN stations. Those would definitely be affected by ambient temperatures.
Those truck pumps move a lot of fuel for sure. I used to use them back when I had my '85 Chevy diesel. It had dual tanks and had a range of over 700 miles. I had a lot of good times in that truck LOL. That was back in the days when they used to put a full sized diesel engine in a half ton truck. Not a puny v6 with half the displacement.One of the perks of diesel fuel it doesn't evaporator like gasoline.
Also if your in a hurry just use the big truck pumps, they're 3 times faster than the regular retail pumps. hehehehe
Those truck pumps move a lot of fuel for sure. I used to use them back when I had my '85 Chevy diesel. It had dual tanks and had a range of over 700 miles. I had a lot of good times in that truck LOL. That was back in the days when they used to put a full sized diesel engine in a half ton truck. Not a puny v6 with half the displacement.
And on what planet does the temp of fuel in an underground tank fluctuate by 30 degrees? I bet it's not 10% of that.a 30-degree change from 45 to 75 degrees
And on what planet does the temp of fuel in an underground tank fluctuate by 30 degrees? I bet it's not 10% of that.
If the tank is below the frost line,(not very common in Western Canada),it's very stable between seasons,but if the tank is only 5 ft in the ground,there can be a fair change in fuel temps between summer and winter,especially if there's traffic over the tankAnd on what planet does the temp of fuel in an underground tank fluctuate by 30 degrees? I bet it's not 10% of that.
Sorry, that will not work. Pluto is not a planet.Mercury?
So, to maximize your energy potential per gallon it's best to always get gas on Pluto.
That's true, but the recommendation talked about the difference between morning and afternoon temps, not summer and winter.If the tank is below the frost line,(not very common in Western Canada),it's very stable between seasons,but if the tank is only 5 ft in the ground,there can be a fair change in fuel temps between summer and winter,especially if there's traffic over the tank
So that means we should really wait until February to fill up, not just fill up in the morning.If the tank is below the frost line,(not very common in Western Canada),it's very stable between seasons,but if the tank is only 5 ft in the ground,there can be a fair change in fuel temps between summer and winter,especially if there's traffic over the tank
Late Dec through till about mid MarchSo that means we should really wait until February to fill up, not just fill up in the morning.
Sorry, that will not work. Pluto is not a planet.
So that means we should really wait until February to fill up, not just fill up in the morning.
Late Dec through till about mid March![]()
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