Transportation: Today, I went to start my just bought '79 VW bus. I put my key...

By VeeDubDisaster - 17/01/2010 02:35 - United States

Today, I went to start my just bought '79 VW bus. I put my key in but stopped due to the strong gasoline smell. I went to check. Found puddle of gas. The previous owner figured duct taping a cracked tank was the same as fixing it. And didn't bother to share that tidbit with me. FML

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By Boltz719 - 23/08/2009 05:10 - United States

Today, I was at my grandfather's house and my car was low on gas. He said I could put some of his gas in my car. He accidentally gave me the wrong tank to pump it out of, and I put fuel in my car that he uses for his small plane. It never ran better until the engine exploded. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/04/2023 06:00 - Australia

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By shakyhands - 22/03/2011 02:48 - United States

Today, my dad was stupid enough to think that the kitchen sink is a good place to clean a gas tank. Now, the whole house smells of gas fumes and I'm about to pass out. FML

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By thatshelpful - 02/07/2015 04:16 - United States - Council Bluffs

Today, after replacing several components on my new used car, I realized that the reason it wasn't getting the gas mileage it was supposed to because my coworkers take turns siphoning my gas while I work. FML

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By MikeMoosey - 30/12/2008 18:00 - United States

Today, while pumping gas, I stopped to think about what a failure my life is, and how badly I've treated people in my past. While deep in thought, I accidentally pulled the gas pump out too far and covered myself with gasoline. FML

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By anonymous - 19/03/2011 05:53 - United States

Today, I heard water splashing outside of my house; I investigated it, only to find my dad, whom I don't live with, syphoning gas out of my car. FML

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Friends

By me - 10/11/2012 19:49 - United States - Bend

Today, my dad agreed to let me borrow the car to go rock climbing with my friends. He'd just filled it up with gas, which is how I realized halfway back home that one of my "friends" had siphoned well over half the gas straight out of the tank. FML

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By driver - 25/11/2009 22:24 - New Zealand

Today, I went to start my truck that I had parked in my driveway after a long haul. The fuel gauge indicated I had a full tank. I didn't fill up. My neighbours' son decided to fill the tank with water with a hose, 150 litres worth on top of diesel. His dad's response? "Kids eh, what ya gonna do?" 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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On yer bike

By Anonymous - 20/10/2019 20:00

Today, I replaced the fog lights on my car and completely filled my gas tank. $50+ later, the transmission decided it wanted to go out. FML

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liindsey 25

Sunday 17 January 2010 9:53

Probably should have had the car checked out before you bought it? .-.

Jeff2017 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 10:00

should of said "show me the carfax"

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tdoublet 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 16:01

who buys a 79 VW piece of crap from 30-40 years ago!

areveillonen 4

Sunday 17 January 2010 16:37

agreed !

cucuto89 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 17:44

YDI for being a woman and thinking you could drive a car

sportsnut 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 18:00

YDI for being stupid enough to buy a used car without even bothering to inspect it

Punkartmama 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 18:14

If you watched The Peoples Court more often, you would know to ALWAYS have the car taken in for an inspection. Good luck getting it fixed!

hobsonbrendan 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 18:29

at least your alive. haha

wiimii 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 18:35

buyer beware my friend...it was your obligation to check the car in detail before u buy it. ydi

npk88 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 18:35

I stopped reading after "Today, I bought a '79 vw bus" and automatically clicked YDI. You know that thing will only get like 8 miles to the gallon right? You'll have paid for more gas in a week of driving that car than the car itself is worth! Stupid.

scotts13 2

Sunday 17 January 2010 18:39

Bah. On any used car, let a lone one 30 years old, there are a thousand things to check. Whether or not the previous owner violated every rule of safety, honesty, and common sense by duct-taping a gas tank isn't usually one of them. Worst of it is, he must have done it right before the OP arrived, as the gas would have (and did!) dissolve the adhesive on the tape.

DreamerofWorlds 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 18:47

Yeeeah, I pretty much agree with what everyone is saying. If you're buying a car from a private seller, get their permission to take it to a mechanic of your choice before money is exchanged. If they don't agree, it's safe to say there's probably something wrong with it. YDI, and I hope you learned your lesson.