A motorist claims petrol pumps are ripping off road users with ‘aerated fuel’, advising the use of a funnel as a ‘fuel hack’. Road User claims you have air in your petrol, which means drivers are being charged for more petrol than they use.
He said, “It’s almost like you’re paying for eight gallons, but you’re getting between six and seven.”
He said, “See that white foam as if it were tap water? It’s a carbonated fuel, which means if you pump eight gallons you’ll probably get six realistically, it’s not air, it’s a solid liquid.
“It’s like shaking a can of beer and pouring yourself a beer.
“The quick fix if this problem occurs, especially with diesel, is a funnel.
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“Is that why my gas mileage seems so much lower?” asked another.
One user wrote, “This makes so much sense because I was telling my husband that my gas doesn’t seem to last as long either! That’s the reason, isn’t it?’
Another suggested: “Yes. charge it slowly. It’s the best option to get your money’s worth.”
However, others were certain that the fuel pumps were not working properly.
One said: “I calibrate fuel pumps as part of my job, this is incorrect information.”
The government regulates fuel pumps under the Weights and Measures Act 1985. The equipment is checked by a qualified officer during routine checks for accuracy.
This is done by pouring in 20 litres, measuring and then measuring again when it reaches UK standard fuel temperature, 15C. The change in level is measured and must be within the tolerances.
The law means that similar tests are carried out to assess the accuracy of other equipment such as post office scales, restaurant optics and airport scales.
If you think the petrol pump is inaccurate, report the problem to your local trading standards department at your local council, who should investigate the problem. Don’t forget to write down the details of the petrol station you visited and the pump in question.
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