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[Closed] Cunning solutions to return empty car hire when only doing limited mileage?

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 bubs
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Is taking a siphon my best option?


 
Posted : 05/07/2016 7:07 pm
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Full to full is your best option.


 
Posted : 05/07/2016 7:08 pm
 bubs
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Unfortunately full to full is not an option in Jersey (even where it is elsewhere).


 
Posted : 05/07/2016 7:22 pm
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Isn't petrol dirt cheap in Jersey?

Edit: Googled it, it's cheaper but not as cheap as I remember...


 
Posted : 05/07/2016 7:44 pm
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Modern cars have an anti siphon thingy fitted .


 
Posted : 05/07/2016 7:50 pm
 bubs
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Damn it. 👿


 
Posted : 05/07/2016 7:51 pm
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Just unplug the hose from the end of the injector rail and aim it into a jerry can whilst getting a mate to keep turning the key....doesnt take long but isnt much good for the battery...not that would bother you im sure 😉


 
Posted : 05/07/2016 7:54 pm
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Suck it up.


 
Posted : 05/07/2016 7:56 pm
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When filling up keep the ignition key turned on and you will see the fuel dial move, just stop pump, check dial and top up to required amount.


 
Posted : 05/07/2016 8:00 pm
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Up on blocks. Brick on the accelerator. What could go wrong!

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Posted : 05/07/2016 8:03 pm
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Some fuel gauges get confused if you try to fill up with ignition on. (Or, at least they do if you fill up, or pump from a secondary tank, whilst the engine is running)

I once partially emptied a brimmed petrol tank (the connecter in the lift pump was overheating and the petrol was leaking out alongside the electrical pins when driven) by running a tube from the lift pump to the jerry can and repeatedly turning on the ignition to make the pump prime the fuel system.


 
Posted : 05/07/2016 8:17 pm
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Unfortunately full to full is not an option in Jersey

How odd. Dunno then.


 
Posted : 05/07/2016 8:18 pm

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