How to fill up fuel for first time!

How to fill up fuel for the first time. I show you how I fill up my car with unleaded fuel and give tips for the new driver on how to drive into a filling station(petrol station), where you would need to position your car when stopping so its easy access to fill up. Also I look at the types of fuel you can get at the filling station such as unleaded or diesel fuel.
It's a step by step guide aimed at the newly qualified driver who is going to the petrol station for the first time to fill up their car with fuel. Packed with lots of tips and a few funny stories of me driving off and forgetting to pay.
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[@JamesTravis]

First time filling up fuel with one of my students kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3bUqGhnn8ySpJY

[@veggiesaurus5834]

These sort of videos really help, I am usually fine doing things but if they're unknown I get really bad anxiety even if it's the simplest thing to do. Just knowing the process is really helpful, thanks! I actually passed in 2020 but with the pandemic I have barely had anywhere to drive and I share a car so I still have never filled up on fuel for my own car lol. My instructor did kindly show me how to do it on my very first lesson but that was a long time ago now.

[@JamesTravis]

Happy it helps. Safe driving

[@LDN_KMT]

it's staggering this isn't taught as a part of driving and their was barely any tutorials on how to fill up correctly

[@JamesTravis]

I am hoping it helps.

[@vanessahenderson1850]

@@JamesTravis Believe me it does help. Thank you for doing this upload. Much appreciated.

[@qasimmir7117]

Do you need a tutorial on how to pour milk into your cereal.

[@ass640]

@@qasimmir7117 its a bit different to pouring milk into cereal mate… if you put the wrong milk in your cereal it’s not going to cost you a fortune to fix or destroy your 10 grand car.

[@karencooper3428]

I'm watching coz I've never had a car, now I have a petrol mower, so I need to fill a can

[@sherrytzasherrytza4793]

Thank you, just filled the tank for the first time and everything went nice and smooth, no embarrassing moments - all thanks to you! :]

[@JamesTravis]

That’s great news. Enjoy Christmas

[@Abigail-Rebecca]

When I bought my first car, I was fortunate enough to still have a couple of fully attended fuel stations near to home, where you told them how much you wanted, either by cost or number of gallons (litres simply wasn't a thing back then). It made life so easy. However, I did ask my instructor for a lesson on filling-up which was very helpful at the time.

[@JamesTravis]

Excellent

[@megisawesome]

Thank you for making this video. For people like me, who have no idea how to do something like this. And want to learn and not look dumb.

[@JamesTravis]

Happy to help. Safe driving

[@karencooper3428]

This at 55 🤦🏼‍♀️🙄😂

[@laylah150]

This was very helpful. I've never filled up a car before. Thank you for teaching us.

[@JamesTravis]

Safe driving

[@lebelalia7187]

I was here last week watching your videos before I passed my test, now here I am 😁 thanks for all the help 🙌🏼

[@JamesTravis]

Excellent, congratulations

[@Lynsey516]

I've been driving for years now but I do remember dreading my petrol running out when I first drove alone. I think it's good to fill up your petrol for the first time with a driving instructor during a lesson to prevent the anxiety of doing it alone for the first time. Thankfully when filling up for the first time, I knew what to do and it was more straight forward than I expected 😊

[@JamesTravis]

What a great comment. Safe driving

[@remmy8905]

Thank you for the types of videos you upload that cater to all! Covering areas we aren't normally taught after we pass :)

[@JamesTravis]

ThNk you for your kind words. Happy to help, safe travels

[@MYMALegalAwareness]

Very useful 👍 Thank You

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you for watching

[@randompotatoguy9347]

1.22.9, the good old days when we were able to get a full tank without taking out a mortgage of a luxury apartment in canary wharf lol.

[@JamesTravis]

Yes

[@SCOTTCOD4]

Seen many a new driver struggling with removing the filler cap to fill up for the first time!

[@JamesTravis]

I agree, I have seen lots. I keep seeing more this last couple of years strangely enough.

[@johntaphouse5235]

you could pull up t the pump and be on the wrong side, to avoid this, simply look at the petrol gauge allmost all cars tell you on the gauge which side the filler cap is, there is a lil arrow

[@JamesTravis]

That’s correct, thanks for sharing

[@myleshaworth3410]

Worked a treat just got a full tank cheers Trav💪

[@JamesTravis]

That’s great to hear. Safe travels

[@tooshlong]

A year ago, unleaded was 122.9p 😂😭 happy times they were

[@JamesTravis]

Oh yes that price has gone up

[@kaiscott3399]

FYI for anyone who doesn’t know the petrol pump sign on your dash has an arrow to the left or right to say which side the petrol cap is actually on.

[@JamesTravis]

Good tip

[@dealwithit207]

How do you know you have filled up..will the fuel spray out or does the pump cut out ???

[@JamesTravis]

All new pumps have a cut off that stops the fuel. You will feel the handle release the pressure and stop.

[@vanessahenderson1850]

I was wondering tha too. I'm pleased you've asked this question.

[@dealwithit207]

@@vanessahenderson1850 welcome 🙂

[@dealwithit207]

@@JamesTravis thank you 😊

[@arsenal_4775]

Hi Travis, this was really useful. How do you know that the tank is full - will the pump automatically turn off by itself? Thanks! :)

[@JamesTravis]

That is correct

[@osprey5611]

Omgosh 122.9 for petrol. Those were the days.

[@JamesTravis]

How it has changed

[@nzubechukwu2856]

Which fuel should you recommend I buy for my Honda jazz 2005.. Unleaded (10) or the cheaper one??

[@JamesTravis]

Unleaded E10 cheap one

[@steampunkwillie]

It's weird you don't have pay at the pump

[@JamesTravis]

Yes it is

[@blainejudd5693]

This is really helpful for someone like myself coming from the US who is driving for the first time in Ireland. It’s good to know how things look beforehand since I get anxiety over something minor like pumping petrol

[@JamesTravis]

Thanks and safe driving

[@MrWaheedulHaque]

Great video i was never taught this, a lot if instructors dont teach this. My brother taught me

[@JamesTravis]

I always offer it to my students. Most take it up. Safe driving.

[@markdavidson9100]

Met up with instructor week after passing and drove to Asda with her where she showed me . Felt strange as was in my own car not hers. Thanks for video

[@JamesTravis]

@@markdavidson9100 that’s great your instructor helped.

[@vidal7297]

You know what It would have been really helpful to have this taught, I had no idea what I was doing for the first time and I felt so silly for getting it wrong, It's so basic now I've been driving for ahwile but nobody tells you these things!

[@JamesTravis]

I encourage all my students to take it up.

[@vanessahenderson1850]

@@JamesTravis Thanks for showing us how to do this. I've just done some brush up lessons after not being behind the wheel for 27 years and I've been dreading filling up my car when it arrives next week as I had no idea how to fill up the vehicle.

[@red2]

When paying do you just remember the pump number and tell the attendant ? Do they know how much fuel you've used ?

[@javierm_uk1588]

Yes, to both things. Just tell your pump number and pay.

[@red2]

@@javierm_uk1588 Thanks

[@krisgillett7273]

@@red2 I was going to ask this question too! Thanks

[@ukunboxings2242]

I have to admit when it came to filling up first time in my car, I was nervous filling it up. 🙂

[@JamesTravis]

It was for me, all those years ago.

[@darkreverie7027]

I’ve been driving for 20 years and have never filled up my car with gas. Lol. Where I live there are station attendants at a certain brand of gas station. It wasn’t till I needed gas on Christmas and they were closed that I felt completely dumb for never having done this.

[@JamesTravis]

That’s interesting, thank you for watching

[@stev5293]

Please do a video just like this but for filling tyre pressure!

[@Gesuselsaviour]

Remember that the arrow next to your fuel sign on the dash indicates where your fuel tank is located.

[@JamesTravis]

Good tip

[@Lynsey516]

This is a very useful tip and one I didn't discover until very late into my driving career, I've been driving for years and never knew this was a thing until recently ☺️

[@JibinMN]

Can you please do a video on Do paid parking for the first time? It might be helpful to new drivers especially coming from different countries

[@JamesTravis]

Ok will do

[@Lynsey516]

Great idea, even now after years of driving the dreaded parking machines still fill me with fear, there are so many different types of parking now, including cashless parking which can be confusing if you've never done it before.

[@rafiuahmed9896]

Just curious how would we know when it is close to being full thanks!

[@JamesTravis]

There are sensors on the filler and when it’s getting full it triggers a cut off.

[@rossrobson1045]

I'm a new driver and I wait til late at night to go to the gas station and fill up my my car where there's hardly no one about, so if something does go wrong and I get into an embarrassing situation it won't be so bad, I get anxiety so easy over doing little things like this

[@JamesTravis]

That’s a good thing. It will help build up your confidence at stations. Safe driving

[@ekkagames824]

Travis, how did you record / hold your phone when both your hands working on wiping the cap area clean?

[@JamesTravis]

I used an action camera and clip for the action camera. Unfortunately you are not allowed to use mobile phones whilst at the fuel pump.

[@christinedenholme-petrie9283]

hi I've been trying to fill my parents car but every time I do it the fuel cuts off and spurts back out. I think I'm angling the pump down (handle up) too much? It should be straight in sideways and all the way in right? What am I doing wrong? :D great video :)

[@JamesTravis]

Push pump all the way in and angle down. If it keeps cutting out try gently pressing trigger.

[@christinedenholme-petrie9283]

@@JamesTravis ok will do thanks. Angle handle down right? I was angling it up...

[@_NayomieMcLeod]

And when you go inside what do you say when paying for your fuel/petrol, for example, "I'm paying for pump 7''? Like how do you phrase it

[@JamesTravis]

Pump 7 please

[@ashyann208]

I’ve done it a couple of time with my boyfriend accompanied in my own car but looking at videos on how to do it alone. My main fear would be accidentally picking diesel over petrol 😂🫣🫠 idk why! 🙈 even though I was told the pump on petrol cars are smaller than diesel pumps

[@JamesTravis]

Yes be careful. Safe driving

[@aasheeshleve]

I passed my test recently, ordered a new car and was wondering if there is any video to cover fuel/parking payment etc and what I found is the very known face which I was watching all the way on my journey from lessons to test. Thanks

[@JamesTravis]

That’s a lovely comment. Try watching this playlist, I am sure you will find it helpful. Safe driving kzbin.info/aero/PLhk312x91yiiPYX9xw5neusxhJdJbC-oL

[@MistarZtv]

thanks now i know exactly how much i can help pay for gass whenever my friends treat me to a nice drive.

[@JamesTravis]

Glad to help

[@zitzong]

If you pay by debit or credit card do you pay by card or contactless at the pump without having to go in the shop?

[@JamesTravis]

On most pump stations you can. I think at Tesco it is selected pumps.

[@chuckmaddison2924]

I live in Western Australia. Something to watch for and catches a lot of people is the hose color here at one , yes, only one brand. Unleaded is BLACK, and Diesel is GREEN. The complete opposite from every other brand where ulp is green. I just did it. Luckily, it was a can for the mower. Only $ 4.00 was able to go home for another container. I agree with the recommendation of filling. Another thing that should be part of a lesson is tyre change. The number of people that try In a dangerous location, put the jack in the wrong place or ... list goes on is mind-numbing. Getting a car off the road slowly with a flat tyre makes it safer for everyone.

[@JamesTravis]

Great tips, thanks.

[@tacitjoE]

How do you fuel it fulltank? Do you just estimate it?

[@JamesTravis]

There is a trigger on the end of hose that stops the fuel once full.

[@XSNIPERWAKEM]

Great video all the information very clear thank you

[@JamesTravis]

Safe driving

[@SimplyStephaniex]

Thanks a lot for this video I got my first car over a month ago and I was clueless! I didn't know you had to wipe 😂

[@SimplyStephaniex]

All your videos are super helpful

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you for watching and your kind comment. I suggest wiping off spilt fuel because it can stain and does leave an odour. Safe driving

[@SimplyStephaniex]

@@JamesTravis thank you 😊🙏🏾

[@anouska9849]

Ohh I've been driving for 18 months and was interested in this video as although I've filled fuel up lots of times I found that petrol stations all seem to work differently some you pay first on card, some you put the fuel in and then pay on the machine and others you have to pay at the till. It never occurred to me to wipe and I always thought the gloves were to do with covid 🤣🤣

[@mrsfathemabegum1939]

Hi , your video is very helpful. I just want to know when I put fuels in my car I pressed pump and it’s going too slowly inside the fuel tanks.

[@JamesTravis]

Squeeze the hand trigger more and it puts it in faster.

[@melgrant7404]

I always fill up from half a tank or more. Cheaper.

[@JamesTravis]

Interesting

[@steven_shi96]

Very useful for new driver. Thanks for share.

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you and safe driving

[@DeepSohelia1]

can you siphon the tank yourself?

[@mariaben6542]

That was very helpful Travis Thanks again

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you for watching

[@lorenakazakeviciute2158]

This is so helpful haha I’m picking up my very first car since I passed this week and how do you know when your tank is full? I feel so silly not knowing these things haha

[@JamesTravis]

That’s a good question. There is a cut off point where the trigger of your hand pump will click and stop. At that point don’t continue to fill up.

[@pleasantville4529]

I have a story to tell. Recently, I fuelled up and then went to the cashier to pay. When I told him which pump I had used and with cash in my hand, the cashier informed me that there was nothing to pay on my pump. After the usual daft question is that your car? I confirmed it was. The cashier repeated that there was no bill to pay. For a third time, I said " I've fuelled up on that pump" His response was the same. I offered him my cash and he refused as it appeared somebody else had paid on that pump and he was unable to accept my payment. Is there a chance that I could now be stopped by the police for a failure to pay?

[@JamesTravis]

It’s not your fault that someone paid the wrong pump number. You offered to pay so I would not worry about it. Just put aside that amount of money just incase next time you go in they try asking for it. But I would expect them you let you off as it’s been paid.

[@sam7765]

I forgot to close my cap once only moved about ten ft before a guy in a focus started beeping his horn and shouting fuel cap. Was an embarrassing one.

[@JamesTravis]

Won’t happen again

[@craigsharp4325]

Hi, green petrol pump because it was like Gekko. Love from Sophie xx

[@JamesTravis]

Excellent

[@madeleinemagdidavid4174]

What type and which car insurance are you recommend for new driver? Thank you all your tips and support for beginners.

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you for your comment. It is hard to recommend one insurance because if you ring around you could get a bargain by spending 30 minutes on the phone. Try your first car or young marmalade.

[@KH-ug4mu]

Hi it was very helpful thank you for that, question when you put diesel in would you turn off your engine or not ?

[@JamesTravis]

If you put the wrong fuel in. I think it will work for a minute or longer. But don’t turn the key otherwise it could end up costing you a lot of money to sort it.

[@bryanayala2351]

Thank you so fucking much!!!! Thank you !

[@JamesTravis]

Happy to help.

[@adamleeding2023]

I was shown how to do this on one of my lessons

[@JamesTravis]

That’s good

[@adamleeding2023]

@@JamesTravis I’m glad I was because I’m not nervous about doing it now

[@critchley999]

It looks so easy but what is really confusing is the buttons to press and the procedure for pay at the pump or pay at the kiosk. I've stood there like a fool with nothing happening just because I haven't pressed the right buttons.

[@pikie1011]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@JamesTravis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrsfathemabegum1939]

Do we need to switch off the car engine?

[@JamesTravis]

Yes there are signs asking you to turn off engine

[@jocleobury]

Thanks for this. I have not long passed my CBT and I'm taking delivery of my brand new scooter on Monday! I was worried about filling up for the first time. I feel happier now after watching your video . Ty xx

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you and safe driving

[@craigsharp4325]

Hi Man. Your Tank is nearly empty but you are filling it up to the top But l not worried Gekko and l am happy today. Its a yellow petrol station. Love from Sophie and Gekko❤

[@JamesTravis]

Cool, thanks

[@winclouduk]

I will remind people NOT to fill up in the morning on their way to work. Do it when on way home or when not working. I use the shell app and pay at pump so helps me. I used to work at motorway services and the things I used to see was hilarious.

[@JamesTravis]

So true

[@132jamaican]

Out of curiosity why not on way to work

[@winclouduk]

@@132jamaican yes. U find that everyone seems to fill up their cars on the morning and if, unlike me, u don’t leave extra time to get to work, you will find you waiting ages to fill up. Also garage always change their prices on the afternoon. So if it was to go down they would know most have filled up

[@narcisporoh2794]

This is so British, tutorial video on how to fill up the car 😂😂😂. Can we get a tutorial on how to breathe next? Pls... I'm really struggling to breathe correctly, I dont know when to stop exhaling 😂😂😂

[@JamesTravis]

I like your comment, it made me smile.

[@narcisporoh2794]

@@JamesTravis Thank you. I like your sense of humor. Keep it up.

[@Soulvex]

If you need instructions for this kind of stuff IMO you are not worthy of being a driver.

[@JamesTravis]

Everyone needs some level of instruction to help.

[@Soulvex]

​@@JamesTravis not this kind of help. All anyone needs whilst learning to drive is for a simple explanation about petrol vs diesel, how to tell the difference between them. yea i'm probably being picky or you may think what a d*ck. The problem I have is if you become a pilot you learn the lot, become a driver and all you have to do is know how to drive the vehicle. IMHO it should be mandatory for ALL learner drivers to do a car control course and object avoidance tests. I mean how does one learn to control an out of control vehicle? when the time comes and its too late usually.. It NEEDS to be done as part of the test. Way way more important things to learn that how to fill up at the fuel station. why doesnt the fuel station provide instructions as it is their fuel you borrow till payed for, you are generally on their land messing with highly flammable liquids.

[@ObscenePizza]

Only E5? Isn't E10 a thing over there?

[@JamesTravis]

Phased out on regular fuel

[@carlosnunes929]

Just passed my test and this was very useful, appreciate it🫡

[@JamesTravis]

Safe driving