With the rising prices of petrol and diesel, the common man is disturbed, but there are some petrol pumps that also work to cheat their customers in different ways. It is easier for the petrol pump staff to mix the fuels of those who fill fewer fuels in their vehicles. Petrol pump employees make money by fooling their customers in different ways. However, you do not need to panic, because here are some ways by adopting which you can save yourself by such deception.
1. Filter Paper Test:
If you are surprised by the low mileage of your vehicle or there is frequent break-down of engine, then the reason may be bad diesel and petrol. According to the Customer Protection Act, 1986, the petrol pump should keep filter paper in the stock. If the customer demands filter paper to check the adulteration in the fuel then the petrol pump cannot deny for it. All you have to do is put some drops of petrol/diesel on that filter paper. If it disappears without leaving the mark immediately, then you can be sure of its purity, but if the petrol filter leaves a mark or shadow on the paper in any case, then there are some tincture in petrol / diesel.
2. Getting the less fuel:
Not giving the exact quantity of fuel as demanded and paid by the customer is a common fraud done by the petrol pump employee. If your attention is distracted at any point of time, the petrol pump worker can give you less oil by using fraudulent trick, he can tell you that the oil filling process is over. The best thing to do is to keep your eyes on the meter while fueling.
3. Adulteration of Naphtha:
Adulteration of other fuel product of low quality to Petrol/Diesel is the cheapest and easiest way to cheat the customers. These people add naphtha to their fuel, which is a by-product of petrol and its density is as much as petrol. It does not leave its residue and it is cheaper than petrol.
4. Five Liter Test:
On some petrol pumps, nozzle of dispenser is tampered. A few minutes of tampering can cost you between 100 and 150 ml of oil every time you fill the fuel. While filling fuel in your tank, Attendant places his finger on the nozzle and tries to stop the fuel continuously. In this way, you get a little less petrol and diesel than what you asked for. Through this fraud the petrol pump personnel save several liters of petrol every day. To avoid this, you should use the five liter test. Every petrol pump has Weight and Measure Certified five liter measure. If you have doubts, then you can fill the fuels by yourself. If it fills up to five liters of petrol, then you can rely on it.
5. Cash Memo:
Ask for a cash memo every time after fueling. So that you can know that the money you have been asked is at the same rate as the petrol pump's entry. You can complaint, if not provided.
(Also read: 7 Methods to buy Petrol-Diesel in Cheaper Cost)
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