So, if you’re like me, you love saving a little bit of cash. Am I right? There’s nothing wrong with saving a few pennies in order to purpose them towards better expenses. Let me share a little hack with you that seems to work quite well at the pumps.
Most pumps have a flow measurement system that translates the amount you pump into the amount you pay. Meaning, the harder you clutch that pump, the harder your pockets will hurt at the end of the day. Don’t let your wallet down, play a little game with the pump.
The game’s called “use your senses.” Your ears are a magical weapon. Use them to hear the flow of volume when you’re clutching the pump at maximum grip, and slowly lessen your grip while maintaining the same flow. Its honestly that simple, and you’ll reach an optimum between flow and grip pressure, where you pay as little as possible for the amount of fuel you pump out. These flow measurement systems are often not calibrated as often or as well as you might think, and gripping it at maximum means you’re paying the premium off the bat. Sometimes, a single pump at a specific gas station will be the weakest link. It can be both a fun and rewarding experience in finding it. Plus, it makes pumping a fun challenge. Why not enjoy playing a game while you’re at it? Also, consider that when you do pump fuel, pumping at maximum grip means pumping at maximum pressure. That may or may not be a good thing. Do you really think that at maximum pressure you’re getting only pure fuel out of the underground tank at your local gas station that’s been just sitting there for years? Have you ever tried reusing the same coffee mug to make a batch of coffee? It stains…there’s a deposit that takes place at the bottom of it. Its just unavoidable. What do you think happens to underground fuel tanks?
