On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 8:30 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:

> As for the Oregon 'gas monkey' problem, that's simple.  The legislature
> created jobs for their errant nephews that they would otherwise have to
> support. (Ducking from those that worked their way through school pumping
> gas in Oregon).
> My solution when gassing up in Oregon is simple. I remove and replace the
> gas cap myself, never let the attendant get their hands on it.
> And also remember that there are two exceptions to the Oregon law,
> 'Vintage'
> vehicles and diesel.  If you are driving either you can pump your own fuel.
>

  Right, you *can*, by law, pump your own diesel in Oregon.  Didn't know
about that vintage exception.  Trouble is, you have to deal with a
freaked-out gas station worker almost every time you touch any pump in
Oregon, regardless.  Many of them aren't aware of that provision in the law
and they go all wierd anyway.  When I fill the Ford work truck with diesel
in Oregon rather than argue with a gas jockey I just let them do it..if they
are reasonably prompt..I do usually end up working the gas cap anyhow on the
Vanagon after listening to them fumble around and curse a bit...
  Pretty silly law, if you ask me...which nobody did, of course...
  Don Hanson