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Where is the f*****n gauge
« on: January 06, 2006, 03:16:07 am »
Hi,
Thought i will go in to the gas station to check the tyre pressure on my car (first time in Canada).
Well went to 3 stations, saw similar machines ( a big metallic box with air tubes to pump pressurised air)
All machines said press the start button and look into the gauge... but where is the f*****n gauge....
It was 12.30 at night and i was not clothed for cold weather but i couldnt see the gauge either connected to the air tube nor did the big metallic box have any gauges..
I may be missing something but what...please help....

Thanks,
Chetan
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2006, 06:46:29 am »
You don't have your own air compressor, all Canadians gets Porter air compressor for their 5th birthday, with nailer .
New comers to Canada must get wilth the program . Air Compressor is a must for all males, the bigger the better.
I only have a small pan size and dream of the big from Prince Auto :rofl:
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2006, 07:08:36 am »
You buy a guage and put it in your glove box.  $2.95
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2006, 08:48:02 am »
Exactly James. Every vehicle I lease\own had an air pressure gauge in the glove box as I check air pressure frequently. Never rely on someone else.
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2006, 09:13:40 am »
Most of the air pumps in my area have a crude gauge at the air nozzle.  It's a slider affair that shows the pressure each time you release the button that releases air from the nozzle.  I don't bother using this gauge, other than for reference.  Final air pressure is set using my own tire gauge....a $9.99 Crappy Tire model. 
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2006, 09:43:21 am »
Quote from: mrthompson on January 06, 2006, 09:13:40 am
Most of the air pumps in my area have a crude gauge at the air nozzle.  It's a slider affair that shows the pressure each time you release the button that releases air from the nozzle.  I don't bother using this gauge, other than for reference.  Final air pressure is set using my own tire gauge....a $9.99 Crappy Tire model. 

The one that Chetan used was probably the same except the gauge was probably frozen is my guess.  And yeah...I also always carry a tire gauge in my glove box.  Welcome to Canada
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2006, 12:07:00 pm »
Man back home they had a nice digital display with up and down buttons. You choose the air pressure level and connect the nozzle, it will automatically set the pressure in the tyres to the level...
Do we have nay such things here...Its hard ro believe that once can have credit card readers on fuel dispensing pumps but not this....
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2006, 12:12:19 pm »
I wouldn't trust the guages on any gas station air pumps. Buy one yourself - the pen size ones are compact and reasonably accurate.
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2006, 01:30:44 pm »
In Canada we just hit the tyre with a hockey stick and if it sounds
right your air pressure is fine,or there is the Tim Horton
cofee spill method,but thats for locals only. ;D
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2006, 02:50:59 pm »
Interesting, whats the cofee spill method?
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2006, 03:03:04 pm »
There are charts and temps too much for
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2006, 04:44:05 pm »
Quote from: Chetan on January 06, 2006, 12:07:00 pm
Man back home they had a nice digital display with up and down buttons. You choose the air pressure level and connect the nozzle, it will automatically set the pressure in the tyres to the level...
Do we have nay such things here...Its hard ro believe that once can have credit card readers on fuel dispensing pumps but not this....

Hey Chetan, it was quite odd for me not to find a guage or a controlled air compressor on the gas stations. You gotta learn the law of the land, check the tires in your garage (on your car of course), always carry a battery booster, tire guage.  Gas stations guages are notoriously off at times plus you wanna check your tires when they're cold.

After getting my license, I got a 20 minute briefing in the lunch room what to keep in the car and the conditions to use those things by a group of 60+ yr old co-workers. e.g.

1. Don't care about the guy behind you, you gotta avoid hitting the guy in front of ya.
2. Keep a small rug in your car in winter

.. and many more, irrelevant here. Timeless gems.
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2006, 08:28:58 pm »
Hey UmroAyyar

A small rug??  What were they training you for?  A hitman for hamsters?  You need at least a tarp to roll up your bodies.  Uh oh, you mean for traction, nevermind.   You can use kitty litter as well, it also helps absorbs any leaks or blood spills onto the upholstery.  Not so good with brain tissue that stuff sticks.

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Don't tell him about the coffee spill method until he's verified as a Canadian.  There are spies on these boards that want our national secrets.  Most Canadians aren't this paranoid, but I'm from Scarborough.
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2006, 08:46:57 am »
I always use boiling water to clean the snow from my car, one pail usually does the trick.
I only kick my tires to check the pressure.

Just kidding. :rofl:
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2006, 02:09:45 pm »
:laugh:   :rofl2:
The rug was for traction when stuck in snow. Its almost impossible to get stuck in snow here in Toronto.
The instructions and advice I got from those ol'timers freaked me out first.  :drive2:

That was back in 2004, I am much more Canadianized since then.
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2006, 01:01:11 pm »
Guess we wont tell him about "maple sirup"...
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Re: Where is the f*****n gauge
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2006, 05:37:35 pm »
Got a gauge today and all tyres were at 25psi instead of 34...
Its a shame...
Anyway thats corrected now..
Thanks for all your advice..
« Last Edit: January 10, 2006, 06:23:21 pm by Chetan »
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