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redferret.net - 8/4/2008

Fuel Checker - make sure you’re putting the right stuff into your tank every time

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Fuel Checker. Apparently 150,000 motorists put the wrong fuel into their tanks by mistake every year. That’s right, they pick up the diesel nozzle instead of the petrol one or vice versa and end up with a very sad engine and a rather large repair bill. This puppy aims to avoid [...] 162 words | email this | permalink | no comments | digg this related entries  ...

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ohgizmo.com - 8/5/2008

Fuel Checker Makes Sure You Grabbed The Right Handle

— ohgizmo.com — By Luke Anderson Have you ever put the wrong type of fuel in your car? I’m not... talking about skimping out and getting regular when your car calls for premium. No, I’m wondering if you’ve ever put diesel into your gas tank by ... (more) Fuel Checker Makes Sure You Grabbed The Right Handle

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coolest-gadgets.com - 8/6/2008

Fuel Checker Prevents Terrifying Mistake

— coolest-gadgets.com — I’m not certain if this is one of the most useful or useless devices that I have... ever reported on. This next device is for those who try to refuel their car with the wrong type of fuel. So if you’ve ever put diesel instead of unleaded in your car ... (more) Fuel Checker Prevents Terrifying Mistake

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Fuel Checker Gizmo Warns if You're About to Screw Up Your Engine [Fill 'er Up]
Gizmodo — ... don't we? But for those, uh, "fuel-type challenged" people out there that get it wrong, there's this new Fuel Checker gizmo. You install it inside your filler flap, and touch the pump nozzle to it before filling up: it'll check the type and flash green for go, and red for no. No idea how it works, but it comes in gasoline or diesel versions. Or you could, you know... read the label on the pump and double check the color of the nozzle you're holding, and save yourself $40. [Red Ferret] ...

Fuel Checker Makes Sure You Grabbed The Right Handle
OhGizmo! — ... ever time you fill up. It will light up to tell you whether or not you’ve got the right type. Seriously, do we really need something like this? Why not just look at the pump and make sure you grabbed the right one? Heck, if I’m not mistaken, the nozzle on a diesel pump is actually larger than that of regular gas so it won’t fit into your car. If you’re really paranoid, then by all means pick one of these up for around $40 [ Fuel Checkers ] VIA [ Red Ferret ] ...