HOw accurate are the fuel pumps?

[the_bob_delusion]

I had a 15 litre petrol can filled it up, the pump said it took almost 19 litres to fill it to the top. The pumps can't be that far wrong can it?

I always find certain pumps often cost me noticeably more for the same amount. Have you noticed that too?

[joz*garage]

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@matthew_mark_luke_and_bob wrote:

I had a 15 litre petrol can filled it up, the pump said it took almost 19 litres to fill it to the top. The pumps can't be that far wrong can it?

I always find certain pumps often cost me noticeably more for the same amount. Have you noticed that too?

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no doubt some servos skim the system - mess with the pump counters

which servo are you suss on mark?

i found caltex to be a bit on the lean side

and bp to be ok

[the_bob_delusion]

it was bp

[joz*garage]

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@matthew_mark_luke_and_bob wrote:

it was bp

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really

i must re-check my sensors

so which servo you find ok?

[love*today]

I would guess that they all rip us off.

[the_bob_delusion]

well, I'm find out tomorrow I have several petrol cans needing topping. I stopped after the first one today. But I find it varies even between pumps in the same shop. I always stick with the one that seems to do the best. Might just be psychological. I was just shocked when I've got a measuring can today. 

[spotweldersfriend]

Was that 19 metric or imperial litres? 😄

[lurker17260]

Call me naive, but I thought they were subject to random checks by "weights and measures" (or whatever they are called now), the same as scales in supermarkets etc?

[serendipityricho]

Back in the old days--only standard and super petrol.

Difference in price-from memory 94-97 octane.

Some servo owners would after hours make a shandy.

Get the nozzle from the standard pump and run it into the

underground super tank--shifty stuff has gone on for years...............Richo.

[jimmy*part4]

Another scam they are pulling here (and maybe there?),

most places charge 10 cents extra if you use a credit/debit card and a few charge a dollar or more extra.

They have the prices on the signs, but some are charging an extra dollar even though it says 10 cents.

Edit: I don't know why this post went clear off the page, so I shortened the sentences.