This is Tips for Buying Fuel at Gas Stations to Ensure Safety and Avoid Being Cheated

Fuel filling stations (SPBU) often face suspicion from the public regarding fuel filling fraud. However, is this purely the fault of the SPBU? Not necessarily; it could also be that the person filling the fuel is negligent, leading to mistakes or allowing fraud by the staff.

Tips for buying fuel at SPBU include always paying attention to the procedures and processes of fuel filling according to regulations. These things will make someone feel satisfied after refueling. Now, here are some things that you should pay attention to as a vehicle driver on the road.

Know the position of the fuel tank

Every vehicle has a different position for the fuel tank. Both motorcycles and cars have different tank positions. Not only different brands of vehicles, but differences in vehicle series can also affect the position of the fuel tank.

So, every time you refuel, it's best to remember or check the position of the tank first. If the car stops in the wrong position, the fuel filling hose must be pulled and could potentially endanger the filling process.

Choose the right fuel for the vehicle

Once you know the position of the tank, it's time to ensure you fill the correct fuel, especially when stopping the vehicle at the pump. Make sure you have stopped in the correct lane according to the fuel needed by the vehicle.

When in a hurry, there are usually people who mistakenly queue in the wrong lane. Therefore, it’s best not to engage in other activities while refueling. Besides being dangerous, you will also waste time waiting in the wrong line. Also, pay attention to the hose that is taken when the staff is filling.

Turn off the engine during the filling process

This procedure is actually already written on signs at the SPBU. Unfortunately, many people still ignore this rule due to laziness. This regulation is a standard measure aimed at preventing fires.

Yes, a running vehicle engine has static electricity that can destabilize the electrical charge near the hose. If this electrical charge is left unattended, sparks may appear and ignite the fuel. Even if you don’t get out of the car, it’s best to turn off the engine.

Observe the initial volume of fuel

Even though there will be a meter at the SPBU, it’s good to also pay attention to the initial volume of fuel through the indicator in the vehicle. If done frequently, you usually remember how much the volume increases when filling fuel with fuel prices of Rp50,000, Rp100,000, and so on. So, you can estimate when the amount of fuel filled matches the requested amount.

Pay attention to the meter rate at the pump

Not only should you pay attention to the indicators inside the vehicle, but you should also observe the meter rate on the filling machine. Almost all SPBUs still use the services of filling staff, so you can ensure the meter starts from zero.

If you are not careful, you might miss this process, causing the fuel filled into the vehicle to be incorrect. Wow, this can be very dangerous, especially for long distances.

Those are some things you need to pay attention to when refueling your vehicle. Remember, do not underestimate the fuel filling process from the moment you arrive at the SPBU. Always pay attention to the filling and adhere to the applicable safety procedures.