Re: filling up at a gas station?

• Author: steve (---.unh.edu)
• Verified User: stevep1989
• Date Posted: 03-24-08 12:18

Definitely shut your petcock off first.

Then, you should have some sort of measuring implement with you. I have a nice little Gladware container that stays sealed in my tool bag… 2 ounces with 1 ounce markings… perfect. I think shaking around in the tank is great, but when im paranoid, here’s what i do:

Grab a relatively clean bottle from the trash can at the gas station. Make sure its clean of whatever was in it. Then measure out your oil. Pour a little oil in the bottle, then fill it with gasoline. Cap it, shake it, and pour it in your tank. Continue until you’ve depleted your oil supply, and then finish filling your tank to .5 gallons or 1 gallon or whatever you were filling to in the first place.

I usually do this if im riding someone elses ped and dont wanna hurt it. It really assures you that your gas and oil are getting thoroughly mixed, even though you are mixing in step-by-step dillutions.