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  2. Gasoline pump - Wikipedia

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    A gasoline pump or fuel dispenser is a machine at a filling station that is used to pump gasoline (petrol), diesel, or other types of liquid fuel into vehicles. Gasoline pumps are also known as bowsers or petrol bowsers (in Australia and South Africa), [2] [3] petrol pumps (in Commonwealth countries), or gas pumps (in North America).

  3. Pump - Wikipedia

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    In some impulse pumps the gas trapped in the liquid (usually water), is released and accumulated somewhere in the pump, creating a pressure that can push part of the liquid upwards. Conventional impulse pumps include: Hydraulic ram pumps – kinetic energy of a low-head water supply is stored temporarily in an air-bubble hydraulic accumulator ...

  4. List of U.S. states by standard octane ratings - Wikipedia

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    All states require gas pumps to be labeled with the correct octane level and nearly all states do regular testing to make sure gas stations are in compliance. A minimum 82 octane fuel is recommended for most vehicles produced since 1984. Older cars with carburetors could operate with lower octane fuel at higher elevations. Regardless of ...

  5. Fuel pump - Wikipedia

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    A Fuel pump is a component used in many liquid-fuelled engines (such as petrol/gasoline or diesel engines) to transfer the fuel from the fuel tank to the device where it is mixed with the intake air (such as the carburetor or fuel injector).

  6. Centrifugal pump - Wikipedia

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    If the pump casing becomes filled with vapors or gases, the pump impeller becomes gas-bound and incapable of pumping. [10] To ensure that a centrifugal pump remains primed and does not become gas-bound, most centrifugal pumps are located below the level of the source from which the pump is to take its suction.

  7. 8 Best Gas Apps That Help You Save at the Pump - AOL

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    Gas prices are up — there's no doubt about that. But there are ways to make your trip to the pump less painful. Check out these 8 gas apps and save when you fill up.

  8. Cuba runs short on fuel at pump as energy crisis festers - AOL

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    The government said this was necessary, in part, to raise enough foreign currency to ensure a steady supply at the pump. Even those far pricier "dollar gas stations" faltered this week, said Jorge ...

  9. ‘Pump Switching’ and Other Gas Station Scams To ... - AOL

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    Gas stations are routine stops for most people, but they also present opportunities for criminals to take advantage of those who are unaware. Before you fill up your tank next time, it's important ...