Pretty wild

JoeD

Ahh, of course...because we all know that a car's exhaust-pipe is significantly cooler 30 seconds after shutting off the engine than it is while idling, thus making it safer in the event of "splashing gas."

Since that one's moot, can you think of another reason? As 300ShooTTer mentioned, gone are the days of where it was possible for a spark to travel back up the fuel-system while the engine was running. But guess what...if that were to happen, you're screwed anyway, pumping gas or not.

I will note that I do not condone leaving your car running while pumping gas, nor do I regularly. I just mentioned that I have done it a few times in the past when I knew I would be stopped for less than a minute.

BTW...quit splashing gas everywhere when you fill up.