Subject: Check that gas pump Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:38:46 -0400
I just got back from filling up at Sam's on Siegan. I filled my tank with 22.5 gal. But, the problem was that my tank on my Honda only holds 20.3 gal. I went in to talk to the manager and he said that the pumps were calibrated by the state and that he couldn't do too much. I said "Whoa, something isn't right here!" He tried to tell me that the bad weather yesterday caused the pumps to pump slow and might be off calibration. I then told him that was not my problem and that I was being charged for 4 or 5 gal. that I didn't get. He then told the cashier to give me a $10.00 gift card for the possible error. I was about to tell him that I was going to call Paul Gates from WAFB and put his A--- on the 6:00 news.
Here is how to check a pump to see if you are getting the right amount of fuel for your dollar:
Whichever grade of fuel you are using, put EXACTLY 10 GALLONS in your tank, then look at the dollar amount. The dollar amount should be EXACTLY 10 times the price of the fuel you have chosen, if not, then the pump is rigged. It doesn't matter where you pump gas, ;please check the 10-gallon price. If you do find a station that is cheating, contact the proper authorities in your state.
Please don't delete this message until you have sent it to all people in your address book. We need to put a stop to this outrageous cheating. The gas companies are making enough profit at honest rates.
Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR 2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com www.teamedwards.info mobile or text 937-205-4741 office 937-573-0082 Real Living Realty - #1 in OHIO! Realty, Mortgage, Title, Relocation
Christina: Posting all of that personal awards info and office stuff in each comment you make is definitely in violation of Active Rain guideline. I might suggest that you delete it, and the rest of the times you have done it... so you are no longer in violation of the guidelines. Just a frienly hint. Take care...
If the pump is rigged, your 10 gallon method probably will not work. But it should be reported to the state regulator, as I have heard of stations having the ability to alter the pumps. I havn't heard of that in a while, but it doesn't surprise me with the gas prices these days!
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Thanks for the heads-up. I've got to start checking. My Beast of an SUV costs over $90 to fill. I'll be sure to check from now on.