Transportation, Cars and Mistakes: Stranded

Stranded

By Mike - 29/06/2021 02:01

Today, in an effort to conserve gas by using as much of the gas in my tank before refilling it, I ran out just before I could get to the gas station. Nobody can come bring me any. FML

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By van no gough - 22/03/2015 00:07 - United States - Springfield

Today, I went out with two friends for lunch. The van we took ran out of fuel, so we pushed it to a nearby gas station, a gas station suffering from a gas shortage. FML

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By ChevRooon - 27/01/2012 04:46 - United States

Today, I went to the gas station, paid the clerk, and drove off without pumping any gas. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/03/2016 05:55

Today, I had to drive down to my parents' house. On they way down, I needed to fill up on gas but unfortunately I'd forgotten my wallet at home with all of my cash and credit cards. I then had to call triple A and explain to them in all seriousness how I ran out of gas at the gas station. FML

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By AbsentMindedGal - 21/12/2013 09:07 - United States

Today, I stopped at the gas station to fill up my tank and get some snacks. I paid the cashier, then got back into my car, totally forgetting to pump the $50 worth of fuel I'd just prepaid for. Too bad I didn't realize until my car came to a sputtering stop about a mile down the road. FML

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By stranded - 19/05/2011 11:46 - United States

Today, my car ran out of gas. I was 20 feet away from the gas pump and the only person I could ask for help was the attendant, who'd asked me out a week ago. I'd said no, and so did he. FML

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By j - 26/07/2011 02:03 - Canada

Today, I ran out of gas while driving, and had to call a tow truck. I drive a tow truck. FML

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By WhoopteeDooDoo - 12/10/2011 22:47 - United States

Today, I pulled into the gas station to fill up only to realize I had forgot my wallet. By the time I went home, got it, and came back, the price had gone up eleven cents. FML

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By casey - 25/03/2009 00:11 - United States

Today, I was sitting at home when I remembered that I desperately needed gas for my car. On my way there, I prayed that my car would make it the whole way, and was thankful when I pulled up to the pump, because I knew my car wouldn't go any further. Then I realized I left my wallet at my house. FML

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By 303 - 05/07/2012 20:24 - United States - Houston

Today, I picked up my car from the repair shop, drove two miles, and ran out of gas. I then walked to get gas, put a gallon of gas in the car, and tried to start it. The battery was too weak to start the car, and died on the spot. FML

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By cmac1229 - 23/06/2009 22:52 - United States

Today, I was at a gas station and I went to the bathroom. Thinking some was already in the bathroom, I waited for ten minutes while people lined up behind me only to find out that it was empty. FML

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bobsanction 18

Tuesday 29 June 2021 5:43

That's not how conserving works bud.

DoctorPALO 14

Tuesday 29 June 2021 15:06

How, exactly, is this conserving gas? You have to use as much gas as you need. Conserving gas means you walk or bike, not ruin your car.

Comments

mike3775 35

Tuesday 29 June 2021 2:17

How do you not know how many miles you get roughly when the fuel light comes on? That was the first thing my mom and stepdad told me to always know with vehicles. These days, vehicles tend to tell you appx how many.

JaneSimple 25

Tuesday 29 June 2021 3:35

It really bad to run your car on less than half a tank. Your fuel pump picks up the trash in the bottom of your tank (debres that gets pumped in your car at the gas station)

Jon Tessler 14

Tuesday 29 June 2021 5:01

you can run it down to less than 1/4 of a tank and be fine. but yeah, most cars tell you how many miles you have left.

Brightside86 30

Tuesday 29 June 2021 5:34

What's with the down votes? Personally I don't let my tank get below 1/5 before refill just because it stresses me out knowing I could have no time to get gas and no gas if I keep running it lower.

Ambrily 27

Tuesday 29 June 2021 20:17

They all must like to live dangerously.

bobsanction 18

Tuesday 29 June 2021 5:43

That's not how conserving works bud.

DoctorPALO 14

Tuesday 29 June 2021 15:06

How, exactly, is this conserving gas? You have to use as much gas as you need. Conserving gas means you walk or bike, not ruin your car.

Advance 56

Tuesday 29 June 2021 15:39

I guess because the car is lighter with less fuel in the tank, it has a (very slightly) better mileage.

hope jm 5

Tuesday 29 June 2021 16:37

number 1. you're an idiot. that's one of the dumbest things I've heard today. you're gonna use the gas anyway. just admit you're too broke to buy gas maybe? number 2. the rule is don't let it get below 1/4 of a tank. the gas is what keeps the fuel pump from overheating and burning up. best to just get in the habit of filling up when it gets down to 1/2 tank. toilet thank me later. ps this info is from a master mechanic btw.