On Friday, I once again experienced the pleasure of traffic tie-up at the gas pumps with people trying to occupy available spots from two different directions instead of just lining up in orderly fashion thanks to the c##k-s**king, mother-f%%ing, s**t-eating, d**c-licking, idiot that thought it cute to start putting the gas fill on the wrong side of some vehicles.
Which one is the wrong side?
Personally I think they should all be on the drivers side.
That is where they always used to be (unless they were under the rear license plate, and those whose cars had them there had the decency and courtesy to approach the pumps from the right side) and where God intended them to be.
I never had a problem when it was behind the rear license plate. Of course I'm older than dirt, so I remember it.
They've standardized so many other things. I don't know why they haven't standardized something as simple as this. We usually get gas at Costco. At least they had the sense to install extra long hoses so you can reach either side of the car. The lanes are 1 way but you can be in any line with any car.
I remember back in the 60's when it was stylish to hide the gas filler hole under tail lights, license plates, etc. I had a '71 Nova with it under the license plate. The problem was that in that year, the plate was below the bumper which made the filler too low. You didn't want to be behind it when the nozzle clicked off because it would always splash on your legs.
To be fair, car companies that design for both left- and right-side steering have enough differences in parts to worry about, so it makes a modicum of sense to only have one design of gas tank and rear body panels.
If you sell more cars to Japan and Australia than to the US, it is probably smarter to have the gas filler on the right. Some models of Ford are huge in England, so those models may be excused for the right-side filler.
But for here in good old USA, that right-side filler is indeed a pain in the bupkis.
I can spot those at the pump really easy.
They are the ones that pull up in front of you at the pump, leave the car running while they text on their cell phones for a few minutes...
Then they get out of the car, and go inside to pay for their $5 worth of gas because they don't have a credit card... (We all know why they don't
)
Then 10 minutes later they come back outside, pump their gas, all the while texting and filling the pump side garbage can with enough empty beer cans and Big Gulp cups to overload a huge garbage truck.. and then spend two minutes trying to milk the hose for 3 more drops of gas after the pre-pay clicks them off.
After scanning over the Drudge Report this morning, I'll think I'll worry about something else.
Why don't they put two gas fills one on each side (other than the obvious cost adder to BOM).
Think it had something to do with people running out of gas and being out in the middle of traffic trying to put gas in with a can... so they put the fill tube on the curb side.
Phil
Think it had something to do with people running out of gas and being out in the middle of traffic trying to put gas in with a can... so they put the fill tube on the curb side.
Phil
Dumbing down society for the lowest common denominator...
Think it had something to do with people running out of gas and being out in the middle of traffic trying to put gas in with a can... so they put the fill tube on the curb side.
Phil
What if they run out of gas while on the inside lane of a 6-lane freeway? When they pull off to the left shoulder they're STILL gonna get hit by a 80,000# Kenworth..
But I hear ya - standardize the damn things to make it easier for everybody..
I can spot those at the pump really easy.
They are the ones that pull up in front of you at the pump, leave the car running while they text on their cell phones for a few minutes...
Then they get out of the car, and go inside to pay for their $5 worth of gas because they don't have a credit card... (We all know why they don't
)
Then 10 minutes later they come back outside, pump their gas, all the while texting and filling the pump side garbage can with enough empty beer cans and Big Gulp cups to overload a huge garbage truck.. and then spend two minutes trying to milk the hose for 3 more drops of gas after the pre-pay clicks them off.
And you guys all hate Oregon.
Which one is the wrong side?
Personally I think they should all be on the drivers side.
Well yes .... of course
I can spot those at the pump really easy.
They are the ones that pull up in front of you at the pump, leave the car running while they text on their cell phones for a few minutes...
Then they get out of the car, and go inside to pay for their $5 worth of gas because they don't have a credit card... (We all know why they don't
)
Then 10 minutes later they come back outside, pump their gas, all the while texting and filling the pump side garbage can with enough empty beer cans and Big Gulp cups to overload a huge garbage truck.. and then spend two minutes trying to milk the hose for 3 more drops of gas after the pre-pay clicks them off.
And you guys all hate Oregon.
I don't hate Oregon. Just liberals.
Hah!
Life's rough for some folk.
I don't think it makes a damn bit of difference which side the freaking gas cap is on.
As I mentioned above, there are 75 countries in which the right side IS the driver's side.
Most that I've seen, have a marker by the fuel gauge to indicate which side you should pull up on.
Costco definitely has it figured out. One way in and one way out!
Think it had something to do with people running out of gas and being out in the middle of traffic trying to put gas in with a can... so they put the fill tube on the curb side.
Phil
In Europe they have them on the right side for that very reason in countries that drive on the correct side of the road, unlike the Brits and Italians.
Oregon is pretty organized here since we have to let attendants pump our fuel...even up in Potland...
but especially locally, where the volume stations have arrows on the ground to display the desired flow... there can be a line of people waiting at the stations with the cheapest fuel...
a car leaves, and in comes Joe California, and zips in, in the wrong direction, so they don't have to wait in line...
and then they get all pissed off that they won't serve them, and tell them to back out and get in line...
happens all the time...but very rarely do these clowns get away with it...
that is one positive thing about not pumping your own fuel...
I cross into CA, and at the fuel station its a darn free for all at some of them...
The fact that people can't figure out a damned gas pump says all that is needed about this nation today.
Ted Kennedy passed a law in the 1960's that made all auto makers alternate side and rear accessed gas filling provisions to keep car thieves from stealing cars and putting gas in them when they don't know where to put the gas. Gas stations were then supposed to have cameras to catch the confused motorists and then call the cops to catch the criminals while they were still tying to find the gas filler spout.
It is best you know where to put your gas or you could be arrested for grand theft auto...
The fact that people can't figure out a damned gas pump says all that is needed about this nation today.
Under suitable conditions, an egg becomes a chicken; and there are no chickens born of stones.
I'm not sure of what you speak, nor can I cipher all of your large vulgar words, but I will fphuck you up........
Hint.
Slave
I could never figure out why anyone would put it on the right side. Maybe the designer is from England or something. We drive on the right in this country with the median on the left of the vehicle.
The right side left side issue is a minor inconvenience compared to pulling into a country gas station to fill up your vehicle only to have to wait while 3 or 4 different groups of snowmobiles have all the pumps occupied while 10-15 different riders each buy a few gallons of gas, top off their oil injection tanks and put their helmets and gloves back on when they're done socializing.
i use a small country gas station to get white gas for my SxS, chainsaw, weed eater, mower.
1 diesel pump, 1 gas pump.
never fails. A democrat is blocking the pump with his hoopty with rims, not even getting gas. In the store grabbing a swisher sweet and getting phone card minutes.
I'll pull in nose to nose, so he'll least have to back out.
Chaos is such a strong word. How about mangitis?
Thanks to the c##k-s**king, mother-f%%ing, s**t-eating, d**c-licking, idiot that thought it cute to start putting the gas fill on the wrong side of some vehicles.
LOL! Don't hold back, tell us how you really feel!
I refer to him as "The Original Idiot", or d@ckhead #1. I told "Wifey", if, when I die, I'm allowed through the Pearly Gates, I'm going to hunt up the guy who invented vice-grips and shake his hand. If, OTOH, I end up in a warmer climate, I'm gonna find this "original idiot" and kick his ass!
7mm
i've had my outback for 4 months and still pull into the drivers side pump. first car i've ever had with it on the passenger side.
We had a fresh water washdown (flushed the fire system) in Gutan Lake after passing thru.
Also a fresh water shower for the crew.
And you guys all hate Oregon.
I don't hate Oregon. Just liberals.
We have a lot in common.
Most that I've seen, have a marker by the fuel gauge to indicate which side you should pull up on.
that's the key!
Sycamore
Dont have these problems with Corvettes.
Dont have these problems with Corvettes.
Didn't have that problem when I drove truck. 150 gallon tank on each side.
FREEDOM!
whats wit you folkses. This is 'murica. Be brave. drive in whichever dang ways you wants to. fillerup with witchever hose ya ken. takes however long you wants to to pay and stuf, the cashere lady mite be HOT! and it takes a long time t figger out the price of a can a snuff nowsdays.
and fer petes sakes, who's komplanein bout emptee they trash out at the free trash cans. mans gotta be dum not too. 'sides the can at home is all filled up wit sposable diepers from the kiddos me an the ole lady have. somes hers, somes mine, somes ours (i think, mite be her pa's, he visits lots)
I sez FREEDOM, this be the land o comepetitishun (thas a hard one t spel). if'n I ken gets to the pump for you by goin the rong way, its only rite.
yall nedes ta kwit yer bishin.
FREEDOM.
Geno
PS, i hates them dam arras pane ted on the ground. in the grossery store lot, at the red lites, and in them fillin stashuns. I never paze a tension to them.
Try it here in Northern Mexico, where they no speekee too!
Try it here in Northern Mexico, where they no speekee too!
Si senor, pero puedo hablar Espanol un poco.
(No accent marks, "enyehs" etc as I'm lazy with the keyboard tonight!)
Geno
PS, You folks getting your fill of rain yet?
I remember back in the 60's when it was stylish to hide the gas filler hole under tail lights, license plates, etc. I had a '71 Nova with it under the license plate. The problem was that in that year, the plate was below the bumper which made the filler too low. You didn't want to be behind it when the nozzle clicked off because it would always splash on your legs.
I think the govt put an end to having the filler in the rear of the vehicle because it would piss gas if you got rear-ended. Not a good thing to have gasoline squirting out of the rear of the vehicle during a collision.
Most that I've seen, have a marker by the fuel gauge to indicate which side you should pull up on.
A lot of good that does.
Who the hail could make heads or tails of all the damned hieroglyphs all up and down and across the dashboard these days?
It's no wonder we gotta have rumble strips carved in the roadways where painted lines used to be. Everybody is so busy trying to cipher all the codes to operate all the gadgetry they ain't got time to look out and HAVE to drive by braille.
I think the govt put an end to having the filler in the rear because it would piss gas if you got rear-ended. Not a good thing to have squirting out of the rear during a collision.
Sounds gay to me...
After scanning over the Drudge Report this morning, I'll think I'll worry about something else.
Word.
Most that I've seen, have a marker by the fuel gauge to indicate which side you should pull up on.
A lot of good that does.
Who the hail could make heads or tails of all the damned hieroglyphs all up and down and across the dashboard these days?
It's no wonder we gotta have rumble strips carved in the roadways where painted lines used to be. Everybody is so busy trying to cipher all the codes to operate all the gadgetry they ain't got time to look out and HAVE to drive by braille.
Excellent point. With all of the attention given to accidents caused by drivers distracted by their cell phones, what about the ones caused by drivers distracted by their dashboards?