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Originally Posted by VCuomo
(Post 181781)
Feel free to risk splashing gas on a hot running exhaust if you wish...
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Ahh, of course...because we all know that a car's exhaust-pipe is significantly cooler 30 seconds after shutting off the engine than it is while idling, thus making it safer in the event of "splashing gas." :)
Since that one's moot, can you think of another reason? As 300ShooTTer mentioned, gone are the days of where it was possible for a spark to travel back up the fuel-system while the engine was running. But guess what...if that were to happen, you're screwed anyway, pumping gas or not.
I will note that I do not condone leaving your car running while pumping gas, nor do I regularly. I just mentioned that I have done it a few times in the past when I knew I would be stopped for less than a minute.
BTW...quit splashing gas everywhere when you fill up. ;)
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