Avoid overfilling the gas tank

[lynnmor 8,843]

1 hour ago, rjg854 said:

@Lee1977     

 

Try a battery powered pump like this one it has an automatic shutoff.

https://ebay.us/m/wMk0xA

 

That is an older generation of the pump I posted back in June, but it is a great price if it isn't a knockoff.

[rjg854 13,073]

6 hours ago, lynnmor said:

That is an older generation of the pump I posted back in June, but it is a great price if it isn't a knockoff.

I was just trying to show what the pump looks like and how it functions. I've had mine for 4 years and still working. So even for more money I think think it's still worth it for ease of use and not having to spill gas. Some tanks are so difficult to see with a gas can spout in the way.

[lynnmor 8,843]

18 minutes ago, rjg854 said:

I was just trying to show what the pump looks like and how it functions. I've had mine for 4 years and still working. So even for more money I think think it's still worth it for ease of use and not having to spill gas. Some tanks are so difficult to see with a gas can spout in the way.

 

19 minutes ago, rjg854 said:

I was just trying to show what the pump looks like and how it functions. I've had mine for 4 years and still working. So even for more money I think think it's still worth it for ease of use and not having to spill gas. Some tanks are so difficult to see with a gas can spout in the way.

I have one that is newer and has different buttons that were to be an improvement.  Well a bit of fuel got in the switches and wasted them, no amount of cleaning and flushing made them reliable again.  No spare parts available so it is a throw-away item.  I bought a cheaper knockoff from Amazon and we will see how it performs. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLXFNCNF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

[Retired Wrencher 6,725]

On 6/29/2025 at 7:13 PM, rmaynard said:

After 60 plus years of filling small gas tanks, I have mastered the art of only spilling about a 1/4 cup full. For me, that's perfection.

Just don't fill them running, or over the grass. 

 

At age 75 I find lifting a 5 gallon can near impossible without an incident. Therefore, I transfer gas into several 1 or 2 gallon cans. Much easier and more control.

I agree 100% Bob with one gallon transfer can instead of a 5 gallon.

[kwalshy 258]

Has anyone tried one of these?

 

Tuff Jug

[Retired Wrencher 6,725]

On 6/29/2025 at 7:00 PM, 953 nut said:

I have used the "NO SPILL GAS CAN" for several years. You control the flow with a push button on the spout, no gas comes out until you push the button. It has a float in the spout that will shut off the flow for you when the tank is nearly full.

I agree with this post, that 953 nut posted. I like the feeling that it is going to stop before over filling. When you get used to using these, it makes a certain sound that you listen for.I would like to add that I use only ethanol free fuel in these tractors. well worth the $$$$.

[Retired Wrencher 6,725]

On 6/29/2025 at 7:13 PM, rmaynard said:

After 60 plus years of filling small gas tanks, I have mastered the art of only spilling about a 1/4 cup full. For me, that's perfection.

Just don't fill them running, or over the grass. 

 

At age 75 I find lifting a 5 gallon can near impossible without an incident. Therefore, I transfer gas into several 1 or 2 gallon cans. Much easier and more control.

I agree with this Bob.  I use the five gallon jugs to pick up the ethanol free in New Hampshire. Also, I do use fuel stabilizer. I know some people say you don’t need it, but a couple cap fulls  helps preserve it specially after a couple years of sitting there.