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View Poll Results: Do you "top off" your tank once the pump clicks off?
Yes, one or two clicks
38
45.24%
Yes, I fill it to the top of the filler neck
22
26.19%
No, when the pump stops, it's done
24
28.57%
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Topping Off

Old Jan 22, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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I usually round it up to the next dollar. Not that that matters having the auto round up option w/ the bank card.

Originally Posted by Greybeard999
I rarely hangout at the gas station, you know?
Not even for the chance of a mini meet?

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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jx3
I usually round it up to the next dollar. Not that that matters having the auto round up option w/ the bank card.



Not even for the chance of a mini meet?

What, is this an old picture? I thought you sold your HHR...
Old Jan 22, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by goetylsd
What, is this an old picture? I thought you sold your HHR...
Yeah, it was actually taken a week before.
Old Jan 22, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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Adding fuel after the first click is just asking for a Check Engine Light. Dealers love people that top off $$$.
Old Jan 22, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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And that usually costs another $110.00 on top of what you spent for gas.

Originally Posted by ChevyMgr
Adding fuel after the first click is just asking for a Check Engine Light. Dealers love people that top off $$$.
Old Jan 22, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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I don't even wait until it clicks...
Old Jan 22, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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I'm like many others and round off the dollar amount or at least to $0.50.
Old Jan 30, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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I fill it two clicks after and haven't had any fuel system issues in the nearly 5 years since I bought it new.
Old Mar 17, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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I try and squeeze every single last drop I can into that tank.
Old Mar 17, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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For the last few months I've been letting it click off once, then waiting 5 seconds and filling until it clicks off again. I lose about 70 miles per tank doing that. Only reason I'm doing this is it's more standard to check my gas mileage.

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