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![]() But I feel that there is no harm in writing a mail to the oil company, it will just take 5 minutes of your time. I am an optimist. I feel that if several such complaints are received by the oil company regarding malpractices at a particular pump, they would take notice and hopefully take some action. ![]() Rohan | |
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| ![]() Can someone tell me what is meant by fill/top up after auto cut-off. |
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| ![]() When it's set in auto-cut off, the pump stops dispensing when the fuel touches the tip of the dispenser/ reaches what's called the full capacity. However, some people then manually fill it all the way in the neck up till the brim. Mostly taxi guys do this so that they can travel an extra 20 - 30 kms before stopping to refuel again. Some also add more fuel till the amount rounds off to the nearest 100 rs. I always insist the pump guy not to pump in after the auto-cut off. |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() @smashnerd, the pumps & nozzles are designed to automatically stop fuel flow after the fuel levels in the fuel tank reach a certain pre-determined level. You can manually fill a little more fuel after this point, till the fuel level reaches the opening of the fuel inlet (inlet to tank). Amount of fuel that can go in after the auto cut-off till the level reaches the fuel lid levels (when it will spill-over) is different for each vehicle. eg: My Sumo takes about 1.25 litre after auto cut-off to spill over. The Ikon takes upto 4.5- 5 liters after auto cut-off, upto spill over. Some reading material from Wikipedia : Quote:
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() @Travelbug, that bunk has been ok, from what I have heard. Alternatives : the Indian Oil bunk in BTM Layout, near the watertank / Reliance fresh. That's a COCO, and I have been using that for a long time. PM me if you want more directions. |
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| ![]() Thanks @Condor, I know this location so will try to check Indian Oil Bunk ( near water Tank), but I would disagree with you on that HPCL outlet as I've been fooled by them on 2 consecutive times. Also my Swift is giving me mileage of 9.5 Kmpl as opposed to 12 in same city driving conditions. |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() @Travelbug, np. Havent been there a while now, so I will go with your update. Btw, that Indian Oil bunk's a 24-hour outlet. Else try the IndianOil at Banashankari bus stand. I'm not sure about any other bunk in the area. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands.
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There are various factors for low FE. Not just the "amount" of fuel going in. | |
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If your car has not received an injector cleaning lately, get one done (alongwith what MX6 suggests). Also get your throttle body cleaned if you face issues with pickup. | ||
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| ![]() @Rohan - I decided to follow your advice. Here's the incident Last Friday, I'd refuelled at HP petrol pump at Kelambakkam for 514.30 they charged my credit card bill rounded to higher side adding 70 paise more (Rs 515). I asked them then & there & every attendant fumbled for answers; however they never reversed the money or cancelled the transaction for a new one (I know this can be done as I've one such experience at Salem). I promptly took pictures of the reading & the registration number of the shop & have written a complaint to HP (attached pic) ![]() Today I received a call from the HP petrol pump owner who is fumbling with words & don't know what to request to me (or may be even what he's speaking). He said he'll come to wherever I say along with his attendant (for what?) while not refusing his mistake (boy, never heard someone speaking so polite in India). What're my options? How should I proceed? Any advice is highly appreciated. Last edited by aargee : 9th June 2010 at 13:13. |
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While technically it can be argued that you got short fueled, but I would generally not raise a complain for such a small thing (because 70 paise is a very small fraction of Rs 514) Since you have already made a complaint on the HP website, the complaint has been forwarded to the concerned pump and the pump owner has politely accepted his mistake, I would suggest that you end the matter here by telling him not to repeat this mistake in the future. There is no point in pursuing this any further. But your effort has enlightened us that feedback system is not a complete waste, it actually works. ![]() Rohan | |
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1. The same pump makes .70 paise per 10 litres 2. OR makes 0.25 paise per vehicle or per filling 3. You keep losing 0.50 paise per filling at each fuel station Too early to judge, anyway, I'll keep posting the updates while I expect some advices as how to deal if, they call me back again. | ||
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() @Aargee, I would suggest to drop it at that, its a usual habit of rounding off, I round off my claims from my company too ![]() |
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