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veloman Sophomore Author Connecticut Posts:196 Points:4,430 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 4:32:16 AM Ignore veloman Report Abuse Gasoline vapors are suppose to be pretty bad to breath in. I'm just wondering what normal people think about it. On the rare occasion that I buy gas, I set the pump on and walk a few feet away and stay upwind if possible.

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Gasoline vapors are suppose to be pretty bad to breath in. I'm just wondering what normal people think about it. On the rare occasion that I buy gas, I set the pump on and walk a few feet away and stay upwind if possible.

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Seekingone Champion Author Louisville Posts:3,667 Points:995,850 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2013 5:29:47 AM Ignore Seekingone Report Abuse yes
valby Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,057 Points:455,840 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2013 5:28:52 AM Ignore valby Report Abuse No
mybigtruck Veteran Author San Jose Posts:254 Points:225,715 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2013 4:06:09 AM Ignore mybigtruck Report Abuse I usually keep my distance regardless. Diesel doesn't smell that bad compared to gas.
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:9,519 Points:589,995 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2013 9:55:49 PM Ignore contiki Report Abuse Never really thought about it..........
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,286 Points:447,995 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2013 9:40:13 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Not noticeable
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speedy700 All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:542 Points:154,550 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2013 11:16:22 AM Ignore speedy700 Report Abuse Nope...I like the smell of gasoline!
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,758 Points:2,863,990 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2013 10:48:38 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse Never thought about it and never smelled any fumes.
borsht All-Star Author Oakland Posts:931 Points:218,420 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2013 7:06:23 PM Ignore borsht Report Abuse In most of California, there are no leaked fumes when refueling. There is a vapor seal at the fill port.
diesdown Champion Author North Carolina Posts:1,746 Points:532,300 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2013 6:47:35 PM Ignore diesdown Report Abuse put it on auto and step away
jack4141 Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,132 Points:722,280 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2013 4:47:07 PM Ignore jack4141 Report Abuse Try too
JOB_Dave Sophomore Author San Francisco Posts:127 Points:506,400 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2013 4:32:58 PM Ignore JOB_Dave Report Abuse not really
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,754 Points:759,475 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2013 1:53:19 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse Geeezzz
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wbacon Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:13,555 Points:3,011,235 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2013 6:21:42 AM Ignore wbacon Report Abuse no, I don't care, I consider gas fumes the smell of FREEDOM
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EvPv Champion Author Maine Posts:1,186 Points:294,375 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2013 5:56:27 AM Ignore EvPv Report Abuse usually too much on my mind to worry about gas fumes. Been exposed to a myriad of chemicals my entire life for the minor amount of gas fumes that may come my way.
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ronbo2010 Sophomore Author Los Angeles Posts:188 Points:20,980 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2013 3:09:34 AM Ignore ronbo2010 Report Abuse LA is polluted enough so how can you avoid it. :)
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estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,754 Points:759,475 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2013 2:06:23 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse Geeezzz
coldwater282 Sophomore Author Iowa Posts:181 Points:262,070 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2013 12:07:12 AM Ignore coldwater282 Report Abuse Yes, of course. Any gas fumes can be toxic.
NickoliMB Champion Author Manitoba Posts:2,645 Points:498,895 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jun 5, 2013 11:46:54 PM Ignore NickoliMB Report Abuse No I stick my nose to the tank...of course I avoid them if you care about your health.
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gasgzzlr13 Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:105 Points:24,290 Joined:May 2013	Message Posted: Jun 5, 2013 7:26:26 PM Ignore gasgzzlr13 Report Abuse I never really thought about it, that being said I am NOT in favor of inhaling Gas Fumes or Fumes of any kind!
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australopithecu Rookie Author Colorado Posts:13 Points:13,910 Joined:May 2013	Message Posted: Jun 5, 2013 5:05:23 PM Ignore australopithecu Report Abuse Yes, of course. Any petroleum fumes can be toxic and damaging to the alveoli.
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chuckl95453 Veteran Author California Posts:457 Points:71,100 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: May 26, 2013 10:36:33 PM Ignore chuckl95453 Report Abuse yes, most are sealed at the neck anyway
krazkar Veteran Author Calgary Posts:466 Points:304,085 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 26, 2013 9:27:09 PM Ignore krazkar Report Abuse No, don't worry about it.
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dvc2 Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,016 Points:469,940 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 25, 2013 8:38:56 PM Ignore dvc2 Report Abuse No, I stick my face as close as possible and inhale.
PassmyGas Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:381 Points:678,705 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: May 25, 2013 8:08:54 PM Ignore PassmyGas Report Abuse sometimes
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Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,410 Points:695,260 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 25, 2013 11:01:41 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse Gasoline pump nozzles are supposed to have a seal around the neck to reduce gas fumes reaching you although in many cases, the seals are not there.
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WhiskeyBurner Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:214 Points:3,405 Joined:May 2013	Message Posted: May 23, 2013 12:54:45 AM Ignore WhiskeyBurner Report Abuse No, only time I really worry about stuff like that is when filling the lawn mower if I run out while mowing and have to fil it while hot. Last summer though, I did get a pretty good whiff of E85 straight from the filler on the car, haven't smelled a booze smell that strong since I quit working for the local Osco Drug,lol!
GAJDHI Sophomore Author Montreal Posts:192 Points:1,227,300 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: May 23, 2013 12:13:58 AM Ignore GAJDHI Report Abuse yes. but Chose not to smoke near the gas fuel pump
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,754 Points:759,475 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 23, 2013 12:08:44 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse "Normal people" in my opinion don't worry about such a trivial subject as gasoline fumes while fueling a vehicle.
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