cooper12000 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 hi all a bit of an embarrassing one due to not carrying cards or money with me because I loose things out of my pockets at work I ran out of fuel last night. I had a quick look for the priming pump but couldn't see it. is there one or am I safe to stick some petrol in and turn it over till it starts? many thanks coop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 should be fine just fill up 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 If it’s petrol just fill it up, it’ll prime itself and start up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper12000 Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 thanks for the quick replies its petrol so nice and easy I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.P Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Do any of todays modern cars even have a prime pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper12000 Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 32 minutes ago, G.P said: Do any of todays modern cars even have a prime pump? my 2008 avensis did I think but that was a diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Some modern petrol engine now have 2 pumps, a low pressure pump and a high pressure pump - for example the ecoboost engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 The 1.5 ecoboost engine is a pain to start when run dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 When you see this pic remember your on quarter a tank and you need to fill up you can miss the annoying noise lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper12000 Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 that's all very well but I have never found a petrol station that lets you have their wares for free as I didn't have any money or cards on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 3 hours ago, cooper12000 said: that's all very well but I have never found a petrol station that lets you have their wares for free as I didn't have any money or cards on me Many petrol stations will let you take £5 - £10 worth under the agreement you will return within so many days to pay. You are normally required to fill several forms and things when you do so. Also things like Apple Pay and Google Pay come in handy in these instances, assuming you had your phone on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper12000 Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 I guess I am too honest to deliberately put petrol in the car knowing I cant pay for it. as to google pay I completely disagree with it same as contactless payments near field technology has a long way to go before its anywhere near secure enough for banking the solution is to repair the can bus issue with the instrument cluster then I can get a fairly accurate reading of miles done etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Don't you carry a wallet with your cards & licence etc? I can understand not carrying loose change but not cards. What if you die in a car crash and they need to find your name? You can even buy a phone case with card slots as I'm guessing you carry a phone for emergencies? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOG Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 In your case, it would seem sensible (as I do), to secrete some money in your car for emergencies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper12000 Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 2 hours ago, TomsFocus said: Don't you carry a wallet with your cards & licence etc? I can understand not carrying loose change but not cards. What if you die in a car crash and they need to find your name? You can even buy a phone case with card slots as I'm guessing you carry a phone for emergencies? not when im going to work as I work in food production and anything like that isn't allowed on the floor for obvious reasons and as I am a temp worker I don't have a locker to leave bank cards or phone safe they could Identify me though the car registration and if the car was so badly damaged that the number plates couldn't be read its unlikely a phone or card would be easily salvageable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper12000 Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 2 hours ago, YOG said: In your case, it would seem sensible (as I do), to secrete some money in your car for emergencies. that's a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, cooper12000 said: not when im going to work as I work in food production and anything like that isn't allowed on the floor for obvious reasons and as I am a temp worker I don't have a locker to leave bank cards or phone safe Fair enough, that's a bit awkward then. Think I'd still take them and hide them in the car somewhere personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 This travels round with me in the boot, has done for nearly 4 decades. Every 3/4 months, content goes in tank and shes refiled. The number of folk I have helped, including me over the years, well, it's worth it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 16 minutes ago, StephenFord said: This travels round with me in the boot, has done for nearly 4 decades. Every 3/4 months, content goes in tank and shes refiled. The number of folk I have helped, including me over the years, well, it's worth it... that's a smart idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 but everyone remember - if you have one of those modern fuel caps - well the ones with no cap, you will not be able to open the flap down the hole unless the nozzle is exact same size as the ones on pumps at the petrol stations - unless you buy the proper size ford funnel to open the flap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 first thing I got was the proper size ford funnel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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