GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 16th Sept. Most of the people when go to the petrol pumps to get petrol or diesel, they fill up after seeing the value of zero. They are unaware, however, that even by showing zero, they are being tricked.
Today, we’ll look at a few tips that, if you remember them, will help you avoid petrol pump fraud. These are the things that occur right in front of your eyes, but even after seeing them, you are unable to notice them.
If you’re not satisfied with seeing 0 on the meter, you should further check the density of both petrol and diesel. If the density of the fuel diesel meets the prescribed specifications, your vehicle will give a decent average and the engine will not fail. The higher the density of diesel or petrol, the higher the quality.
If you’re not satisfied with seeing 0 on the meter, you should further check the density of both petrol and diesel. If the density of the fuel diesel meets the prescribed specifications, your vehicle will give a decent average and the engine will not fail. The higher the density of diesel or petrol, the higher the quality.
Let us inform you that the purity density of petrol should be between 730 and 800 and the density of diesel should be between 830 and 900/Kgm3 according to the stipulated norms.
You can see the density, and if it is not within the authorized standards, you can enquire at the petrol pump and proceed to another location to get the petrol filled.
A lot of people believe that if the meter reads zero while filling up, their vehicle is receiving the right quantity of fuel. This, however, is not the case. In their devices, fraudulent petrol pumps frequently use the jump technique. You must pay attention to the meter in order to catch it.
If the amount goes from zero to five while filling up with petrol or diesel, it signifies the pump dealer is defrauding you by using the jump technique.
So, the next time you go to fill up on petrol or diesel, keep these tips in mind to avoid fraud.
