Fill her up! A question for Jerseyites and others at the gas pump. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Darqueling · 07-28-2009, 12:09 PM

For those of you who have never been to the [sarcasm]great Garden State[/sarcasm] you probably do not know that it is a state law that at a gas station, only gas station attendants are allowed to operate the pumps.

With that said, my current car has suffered plenty of gas drips and subsequently rust under the gas lid due to some attendants rushing and not caring to make sure there the nozzle is all good and done.

So now onto my question... Do you allow the attendants to fill her up, do they take extra care cause it is a nice new car, or do you insist on doing it yourself? Personally I would prefer to do it myself with my Camaro, but currently with my Accord I really could care less as she is soon to be retired anyway. Anyone have any good/bad stories related to this they would care to share?

jpsuperman81 · 07-28-2009, 12:12 PM

I had no idea laws like these remained. Is it just to create a job or what?

firstmate · 07-28-2009, 12:16 PM

Me either!! I actually didn't think any stations still had "attendants" that actually pumped the gas, just those to take your money if you don't use a card at the pump!!!

VR Code R6P · 07-28-2009, 12:17 PM

Dripped fuel should not cause rust, are you sure it's rust, or a rusty colored deposit? Tell the "attendant" not to drip anything on the paint. After all, he is a professional.

levi1922 · 07-28-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Code R6P

Dripped fuel should not cause rust, are you sure it's rust, or a rusty colored deposit? Tell the "attendant" not to drip anything on the paint. After all, he is a professional.

hahhahahahaha

Nezacant · 07-28-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsuperman81

I had no idea laws like these remained. Is it just to create a job or what?

That is exactly why they do it.

Stooph · 07-28-2009, 12:26 PM

I believe there are some places in NJ that say "full service" meaning the attendant will do it, but if you choose to do it the attendant can easily honor that. Chances are they will stand along side of you and make sure you are doing it right. Also, if you tend to go to specific gas station more so than others, maybe the attendant will be friendly with you and understand your request. I've seen this several times. My boyfriend does this on occasion, he just gets out of the car and will fill it up. The attendant will talk to him but he also goes to this location quite often.

67 Convertible · 07-28-2009, 12:35 PM

I have vowed that no one will put a gas nozzle near my car except for me. You can't believe all the scratches on the fender of my old car all around the gas fill, where they scrape the nozzle against the car.

xxbrankxx · 07-28-2009, 01:50 PM

I don't think I'm moving to NJ like I originally planned. Between the stupid front license plate law and the no pumping gas yourself law, I think I'm staying in PA after all.

SirBrad · 07-28-2009, 02:30 PM

I’ve been letting them pump it. I hate when those weasels top if off by clicking to get an extra 17¢ from you to make the sale an even number.

Coming from years of living in PA, this is the dumbest law ever. Get with the times. Plus, sometimes it takes forever to get in and get out because one attendant will be running 6 pumps at a time. Dumb law that needs to be abolished.

wullger · 07-28-2009, 02:33 PM

Oregon has this silly law too, or at least they still did when I visited in 2004.

Buby2 · 07-30-2009, 10:08 AM

Never heard of such a law in NJ CT or NY for that matter. Just was in Livingston NJ to get the paperwork on my 2LT that I ordered and saw a gas station with a $2.34 price so I zipped in and filled her up MYSELF. Never let a monkey put gas in your Camaro. You just spent a whole bunch of bucks on a beautiful car why would you chance a monkey to overfill or spill gas on the paint ??? Lets not be lazy. my God.

S-10Ken · 07-30-2009, 10:31 AM

Ive lived in Jersey all my life and have never had a problem pumping my own gas. I know you are not allowed but I dont think its much of an issue if you want to do it yourself.

OUR72GTO · 07-30-2009, 10:38 AM

$10,000 fine in OREGON I Was told when I started to pump my own.

07-28-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
Darqueling Drives: 2SSRS Yellow w/ Blk BB Stripes Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 230 View My Garage	Fill her up! A question for Jerseyites and others at the gas pump. For those of you who have never been to the [sarcasm]great Garden State[/sarcasm] you probably do not know that it is a state law that at a gas station, only gas station attendants are allowed to operate the pumps. With that said, my current car has suffered plenty of gas drips and subsequently rust under the gas lid due to some attendants rushing and not caring to make sure there the nozzle is all good and done. So now onto my question... Do you allow the attendants to fill her up, do they take extra care cause it is a nice new car, or do you insist on doing it yourself? Personally I would prefer to do it myself with my Camaro, but currently with my Accord I really could care less as she is soon to be retired anyway. Anyone have any good/bad stories related to this they would care to share?

07-28-2009, 12:16 PM	#3
firstmate Drives: 2010 Blk/Gry SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 454 View My Garage	Me either!! I actually didn't think any stations still had "attendants" that actually pumped the gas, just those to take your money if you don't use a card at the pump!!! __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 2SS/RS M6 BLK/GRY VIN #2386 Delivered 6-11-09 - Woo Hoo!!! Hey Houston locals-------- Join the H-Town Camaro Club www.H-TownCamaroClub.com

07-28-2009, 12:26 PM	#7
Stooph Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, New Jersey Posts: 265	I believe there are some places in NJ that say "full service" meaning the attendant will do it, but if you choose to do it the attendant can easily honor that. Chances are they will stand along side of you and make sure you are doing it right. Also, if you tend to go to specific gas station more so than others, maybe the attendant will be friendly with you and understand your request. I've seen this several times. My boyfriend does this on occasion, he just gets out of the car and will fill it up. The attendant will talk to him but he also goes to this location quite often. __________________ Ordered: 26Jun2009 Built: 09Sep2009 Delivered: 21Sep2009 2010 2SS Cyber Grey Metallic Camaro

07-28-2009, 12:35 PM	#8
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	I have vowed that no one will put a gas nozzle near my car except for me. You can't believe all the scratches on the fender of my old car all around the gas fill, where they scrape the nozzle against the car. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

07-28-2009, 01:50 PM	#9
xxbrankxx Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Anyplace, USA Posts: 252 View My Garage	I don't think I'm moving to NJ like I originally planned. Between the stupid front license plate law and the no pumping gas yourself law, I think I'm staying in PA after all. __________________

07-28-2009, 12:12 PM	#2
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	I had no idea laws like these remained. Is it just to create a job or what?

07-28-2009, 12:17 PM	#4
VR Code R6P Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eastern CO Posts: 578	Dripped fuel should not cause rust, are you sure it's rust, or a rusty colored deposit? Tell the "attendant" not to drip anything on the paint. After all, he is a professional.

07-28-2009, 02:30 PM	#10
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	I’ve been letting them pump it. I hate when those weasels top if off by clicking to get an extra 17¢ from you to make the sale an even number. Coming from years of living in PA, this is the dumbest law ever. Get with the times. Plus, sometimes it takes forever to get in and get out because one attendant will be running 6 pumps at a time. Dumb law that needs to be abolished.

07-28-2009, 02:33 PM	#11
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	Oregon has this silly law too, or at least they still did when I visited in 2004. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

07-30-2009, 10:08 AM	#12
Buby2 Drives: 2003 Eclipse & 2010 2LT SW Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middle Village, Queens NY Posts: 155 View My Garage	Never heard of such a law in NJ CT or NY for that matter. Just was in Livingston NJ to get the paperwork on my 2LT that I ordered and saw a gas station with a $2.34 price so I zipped in and filled her up MYSELF. Never let a monkey put gas in your Camaro. You just spent a whole bunch of bucks on a beautiful car why would you chance a monkey to overfill or spill gas on the paint ??? Lets not be lazy. my God.

07-30-2009, 10:31 AM	#13
S-10Ken Drives: 94 S-10 01 Silverado 68, 10 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edison NJ Posts: 75	Ive lived in Jersey all my life and have never had a problem pumping my own gas. I know you are not allowed but I dont think its much of an issue if you want to do it yourself.

07-30-2009, 10:38 AM	#14
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	$10,000 fine in OREGON I Was told when I started to pump my own. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America