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Refueling Can Cause Static Fires, Experts Offer Safety Tips - VIDEO NEWS STORY


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EDITOR'S NOTE: I think this is a bullshit story. After nearly 40 years of putting gas in vehicles I've never seen or heard of this happening to anyone. But I guess someone at API had some extra money in their budget and they didn't want to lose it, so they commissioned the production of this videotape. Well, maybe I'm wrong and it is an important subject. Give it a look-see, it couldn't hurt, and perhaps it will save your life.
MJR

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WASHINGTON, DC - October 10, 2006: As National Fire Prevention Week begins Oct. 9, the American Petroleum Institute (API) is advising motorists to take extra precautions when refueling their vehicles. API officials say to avoid static fires and other related accidents when pumping gas, drivers should turn off their vehicles, avoid smoking and remain outside of the car. However, should a consumer enter their vehicle during the refueling process, they should discharge any static build up by touching something metal with their bare hand (such as a car door) before reaching for the nozzle.

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