Thread: DIESEL RIP OFF

Originally Posted by d2dave

I know the meaning of the word minimum. This did not answer my question, which was, what happens if you go less than the minimum.

You pay for the minimum. It's like buying the minimum chips at the fish and chip shop.

Originally Posted by d2dave

I know the meaning of the word minimum. This did not answer my question, which was, what happens if you go less than the minimum.

Context of the word implies you will pay the minimum regardless of delivery below min qty.

Even back in the poor P plate apprentice days my min fill was $5.00

Originally Posted by d2dave

So what happens when you buy less than $2?

You pay $2 and get no change.

Well I tell you if I go into a servo and only buy $1.50's worth, I don't care what the minimum is, they are only going to get $1.50.

If the minimum is $2.00 what are they going to do, call the police for 50 cents?

Originally Posted by benji

Fuel bowsers should be calibrated every 12months. But it's up to the operator to call in the guys to do it.

Another common one is why 23litres goes into a 20 can.

I had to eat humble pie over that one !!
Bought a 20 litre & 2x5 litre Willow Jerry cans & put 36 litres in them at the local Safeway before Easter. I had a go at the operator & he said the plastic ones often take 23 or more litres. I said BS & went home & came back with my trusty 1958 ex army steel jerry can that I inscribed 20.6 litres near the filler & promptly put 21 litres in it.. I had to say sorry about the carry on, but the labels said 20 & 5 for the plastic ones..

Originally Posted by DeeJay

I had to eat humble pie over that one !!
Bought a 20 litre & 2x5 litre Willow Jerry cans & put 36 litres in them at the local Safeway before Easter. I had a go at the operator & he said the plastic ones often take 23 or more litres. I said BS & went home & came back with my trusty 1958 ex army steel jerry can that I inscribed 20.6 litres near the filler & promptly put 21 litres in it.. I had to say sorry about the carry on, but the labels said 20 & 5 for the plastic ones..

My understanding is that you're supposed to leave an airspace for expansion...hence the 23 L capacity for a 20L fill

Originally Posted by Hoges

My understanding is that you're supposed to leave an airspace for expansion...hence the 23 L capacity for a 20L fill

It was diesel & my first experience with plastic Jerries. I suppose they expect you to watch the meter. Hmm - must read the label sometime. The steel cans have served me well for 40 years. Fill them to the lip - job done as the airspace can't be filled.

The fuel can still expand even if the container is full, resulting in warped or cracked containers, I believe.