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How Petrol Pumps Fool You Despite Showing 0 In Machine - Trick Exposed
Petrol Pump's Jump Trick Scam: Checking for zero on the fuel refilling machine at petrol pumps does not guarantee you are receiving the correct amount of fuel for the purchase price. Several petrol pumps have previously been accused of scamming customers by using the jump trick, which is explained below.
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What Is Jump Trick: It's one of the methods commonly used at petrol pumps to cheat customers by dispensing less fuel against the purchase price.
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How Does It Work: When refueling starts, the fuel meter jumps directly from 0 to 10, 20, or even higher, instead of showing a gradual increase.
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Calibration of Machines: Petrol pumps may have machines set up to jump readings to make it look like more fuel is being pumped than actually is.
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Normal Reading: In normal conditions, the jump should not exceed Rs 4-5. If you see the reading jump significantly (like to Rs 20), it’s suspicious.
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What to Look For: Always watch the meter closely as soon as the refueling begins. If the reading jumps too much, question it.