Pumping Gas Myself from Wheelchair - How To | Quadriplegic (C5,C6,C7)

Pumping gas from a wheelchair can be difficult, so most people have others pump gas for them. However, I like being independent and prefer pumping my own gas. This is how I pump gas into my 2015 Toyota Sienna van with a VMI conversion. Let me know in the comments how you pump gas!
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[@LectronCircuits]

As always, it's better to have gas than to have a gas problem. Cheers!

[@masonx54]

That's right! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@DjXilma]

I use gas buddy every time I fill up! so useful to find the cheapest station near me

[@masonx54]

Yes it is! It's also a no-brainer because with the membership, you save a lot of money. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Bigday1111]

Way to rock it! Hard to find a video of a quad pumping own gas tutorial. We’ll done!

[@masonx54]

I'm glad I could be that resource for people! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@derekaldrich4887]

You did awesome today

[@masonx54]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@redwemette5942]

Damn your good at that! You adapt better than most guy. I love your video's. I'm binge watching them now.

[@masonx54]

Yeah, I have figured out how to use my hands with their limited function to do most everything I need to do. I appreciate you watching my videos and hope you are finding my videos valuable. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@HighTen_Melanie]

Hi Mason. Wow I have so much admiration and respect for how you do the impossible! You are amazing. Thanks so much for sharing great for sci community and beyond.

[@masonx54]

Wow, I really appreciate your feedback! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@relaxandunwind1496]

Good to see you Mason, thanks for sharing!

[@masonx54]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Marvin_Bama15]

Respect 💪🏽

[@masonx54]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Davekinematic]

good stuff sir, thank you for sharing

[@masonx54]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Rahchasportstalk]

Kudos to you on pumping your own gas. I live in New Jersey where they pumped the gas for you, so I'm super fortunate. But when I lived in Atlanta typically the two gas stations that I went to the owners would pump the gas for me on the self-serve side and not charge me extra. But again great job on pumping your own gas.👍🏾👍🏾 But as you continue your journey Pick and choose your battles that takes a lot of energy. And I get it might take me longer, but I'll get it done. But where are you can get help ask for it you have nothing to prove👍🏾

[@masonx54]

Yeah, I prefer being independent, so I don't like asking for help. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Rahchasportstalk]

Been there and done that my brother and I truly understand the desire of independence. But there come you have to weigh out. Am I trying to be independent or am I trying to be affective at whatever my task is. You not putting out a lot of energy when you don't have to. Even more so if you encounter bad weather. Please believe me I am not trying to discourage you from being independent. I'm so used to using a manual chair. I've learned through the years to choose my battles. Keep doing what you do and just know you have nothing to prove.👊🏾

[@masonx54]

@Blackandgoldsteelnation I agree. One thing I weighed out is using a power wheelchair over a manual wheelchair.

[@Rahchasportstalk]

If you have the ability to use a manual, start working out in one, you always have your power chair but there's nothing like constantly making every muscle in your arms to have to try and trigger to move your wheelchair then includes your wrist function, your triceps, and your biceps and your shoulder function it all has to be involved. Talk to the seating clinic and go play around in some chairs. I will say pushing up the ramp to your van can be challenging at times. But you can use a manual around the house and use your power chair when you leave out, and if you ever get a manual chair, be sure to have armrest you will need them. Trust me if you have more than enough, upper body, strength, and an arm function to push a manual chair then get the pushing one. This is all about the long-haul.👍🏾 and stay on top of your weight shifts even if you just lean forward side to side, that's a weight shift. Got it.👊🏾

[@masonx54]

I already have a manual wheelchair, and have had one for several years. Here's my video about using a power wheelchair vs a manual wheelchair: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5rPh2ynmtWprpo

[@rickyslifeonwheels]

So dope bro! I can’t wait to start driving. Definitely some great tips and great video 😎

[@masonx54]

It's an awesome goal to achieve and gives you so much freedom. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Gosia9585]

Amazing video You radiate positive energy and I really needed it today as going through hard times lately... Keep going and remember that you are the coolest - have an awesome day ! :)

[@masonx54]

Wow, I appreciate that! I hope things get better for you. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Gosia9585]

@@masonx54 thanks ^^ !

[@horsewnoname872]

This is over-the-top, Mason - Wow! The 'times' dictate the necessity of helping yourself as one-attendant filling stations are most often all that's available. Take care of that skeleton (fingers too) as Light is soon to replace the Dark for everyone. It's a recent discovery for me that you're creating more videos every SCI can benefit from. I have some catching up to do - Thank You!

[@masonx54]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@dazza70smith]

Awesome imformative video Mason. Sending love and prayers from the UK 🇬🇧 👏💜👍🙏🤗♿️ #ForeverPromotingPositiveDisabilityAwareness

[@masonx54]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Layingflat]

Hi Mason, good videos. just be careful mate, that to full pumps auto shut off doesn’t spray fuel all over you like it did to me. I was hosed down and drove home in my underwear. I am nerve around fuel pumps now. But you did well fill up yourself, well done. Regards Paul from Australia. ❤

[@masonx54]

How did you get fuel all over you?

[@Layingflat]

@@masonx54 im in Australia and if you hold the handle on full, it automatic cuts off and as it cuts off the desiel splashed out of the fuller and went all over me. The smell was terrible.

[@user-op1tp9su8h]

Glad you didn’t get run over 😅

[@masonx54]

Haha I'm hoping that made some people laugh. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@flywithty1]

I’m getting ready for the brand new truck payment😂 this was something I always worried about in the back of my mind! Thanks Mason

[@masonx54]

Haha Goodluck!

[@endtimeawakening5557]

You are incredibly independent Mason, it amazes me. You've done so much in your life since the accident, it's truly inspiring. There has to be enough material for a book or movie already. There's no telling how far you'll go if you maintain your focus. God bless you, and stay blessed, brother!

[@masonx54]

I plan on writing a book, but am getting life experience right now so I have something to write about. I actually just bought a domain for my website today and will be setting that up soon.

[@endtimeawakening5557]

@masonx54 That's awesome, Mason. I can see you making great strides forward for those that find themselves in our place. You've come a long way in a relatively short period of time. I'll certainly read the book when you write it, and visit the site when you complete it. Thanks for sharing your life with so many, as I know that it's helped many, and will yet help many more. God bless you, young man! ❤️

[@masonx54]

Thanks, I appreciate it. Here is the website, but not much is on it yet. www.livingablebodied.com

[@endtimeawakening5557]

@@masonx54 Thanks, Mason. Just subscribed to it. ❤️

[@masonx54]

What exactly do you mean? Lol I ask because I didn't know that was an option.

[@susannejulin4519]

Hello oh i really dont now yet mayby because i cant sleep and my neck has been worse c3 c4 c5 have damaged and in november i got very difficulties in my right arm so much pain nervpain and could not move my arm. Now i have difficult to move right arm and increase movement. Thank you. ❤

[@gingerpotato411]

I wish employers saw this video and would be encouraged to hire disabled people more. You did a really informative but quick enough (for the average short attention spanned person) job with explaining and showing how someone with your disability could still perform a task.

[@masonx54]

I agree, and I think people with disabilities (that actually do something with themselves) automatically have a better work ethic because it takes us more effort to do the same task as an able-bodied person. Personally, I have a great work ethic and can outwork most people. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@gingerpotato411]

@@masonx54 One of my friends is blind and him and I talk about this all the time... how the average disabled person would be twice as good, if not better than the average able bodied employee specifically because of what you just mentioned. People judge way too quickly and make their own assumptions about what disabled people can or can't do. This disability advocacy/awareness/education stuff is very close to my heart and I think you're doing a great job. I battle with myself all the time on the most effective approach to take to make people more inclined to 'care' about something that doesn't directly affect them currently.

[@accessiblecrafting300]

Great job Mason! You sure make me feel lazy sometimes lol

[@masonx54]

Hey, there's no reason to be lazy! Lol Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@masonx54]

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[@derekaldrich4887]

Awesome video on KZbin today mason

[@kenyoung2142]

Applause for your independence 👏👏👏

[@masonx54]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@ronbarton7799]

Hi Mason. Another great video. I noticed those leg guards in the front of your wheelchair. That looks like a very good safety equipment. What are those called and how can someone acquire that for their wheelchair?

[@masonx54]

I appreciate that! The knee guards are mainly for preventing my legs from collapsing so I can stand using my wheelchair's standing feature. However, they also prevent me from falling out of my wheelchair and help keep my body inline. You can see me talk about the knee guards in my wheelchair review video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bbgYSgfZtkobs Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@ronbarton7799]

Thanks for the info.

[@Layingflat]

Mason, I was just wondering, do suffer and pain in you’re body. I have chronic pain syndrome and was just wondering if you suffer from and pain as you seen always happy and cheerful. If so, what pain medication do you take. Thank you Paul

[@masonx54]

I am very thankful that I do not experience much pain. However, a lot of people with spinal cord injuries experience chronic pain, specifically nerve pain. I have experienced nerve pain before and took gabapentin medication for it, but it messed with my memory so I stopped taking it. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@MrAaronandcole]

Dude as a c5 myself, that is so genius to put rings on my cards to pull them out easier. Im always using my teeth

[@masonx54]

Awesome, I'm glad my video gave you an idea. It works really well. However, the first card I did it to, the card cracked from the hole to the outside of the card from pulling on it. So much. So this time, I put the whole closer to the center of the card.

[@markszmyd3441]

How long did it take you to manage this without any spills or accidents?

[@masonx54]

I actually got it on my first try. The main issue I had was pulling out the card in time, which is why I put the o-ring on the card. Here is a picture from the first time I did it years ago. instagram.com/p/Brd1Jitnk9C/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[@Crystifodere]

Damn I'm jealous bro good job

[@masonx54]

You can do it! Thank you for watching and commenting !

[@taraisaacs8965]

I don't drive but tried pumping gas once with my father supervising. I found the pump to be heavy. So I do not care to pump gas. How do you find the pump to be for you weight wise?

[@masonx54]

To me, the nozzle and hose are not heavy. However, the hose is stiff and is probably what you noticed. Thank you for watching and commenting!