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Re:How does a gas pump know to shut itself off? (1981) by hackmiester on Sunday October 11, 2020 @03:38AM (#24744314)
> Holding the hose up high and pulling the trigger does not allow more fuel to drain from the hose after reaching your prepaid amount

Doesn't it though? I feel like I know this because if I don't do it, gas pours out onto the side of my car and/or the ground, when I pull the hose out.

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Re:How does a gas pump know to shut itself off? (1981) by taneq on Sunday October 11, 2020 @08:32AM (#24745353)
It doesn't push any more out past the meter but it certainly clears the last few cc from the line.
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