Transportation: Today, I went to start my just bought '79 VW bus. I put my key...

By VeeDubDisaster - 17/01/2010 02:35 - United States

Today, I went to start my just bought '79 VW bus. I put my key in but stopped due to the strong gasoline smell. I went to check. Found puddle of gas. The previous owner figured duct taping a cracked tank was the same as fixing it. And didn't bother to share that tidbit with me. FML

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By Boltz719 - 23/08/2009 05:10 - United States

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By shakyhands - 22/03/2011 02:48 - United States

Today, my dad was stupid enough to think that the kitchen sink is a good place to clean a gas tank. Now, the whole house smells of gas fumes and I'm about to pass out. FML

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By thatshelpful - 02/07/2015 04:16 - United States - Council Bluffs

Today, after replacing several components on my new used car, I realized that the reason it wasn't getting the gas mileage it was supposed to because my coworkers take turns siphoning my gas while I work. FML

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By MikeMoosey - 30/12/2008 18:00 - United States

Today, while pumping gas, I stopped to think about what a failure my life is, and how badly I've treated people in my past. While deep in thought, I accidentally pulled the gas pump out too far and covered myself with gasoline. FML

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By anonymous - 19/03/2011 05:53 - United States

Today, I heard water splashing outside of my house; I investigated it, only to find my dad, whom I don't live with, syphoning gas out of my car. FML

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By me - 10/11/2012 19:49 - United States - Bend

Today, my dad agreed to let me borrow the car to go rock climbing with my friends. He'd just filled it up with gas, which is how I realized halfway back home that one of my "friends" had siphoned well over half the gas straight out of the tank. FML

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By driver - 25/11/2009 22:24 - New Zealand

Today, I went to start my truck that I had parked in my driveway after a long haul. The fuel gauge indicated I had a full tank. I didn't fill up. My neighbours' son decided to fill the tank with water with a hose,150 litres worth on top of diesel. His dad's response? "Kids eh, what ya gonna do?" FML

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By AbsentMindedGal - 21/12/2013 09:07 - United States

Today, I stopped at the gas station to fill up my tank and get some snacks. I paid the cashier, then got back into my car, totally forgetting to pump the $50 worth of fuel I'd just prepaid for. Too bad I didn't realize until my car came to a sputtering stop about a mile down the road. FML

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On yer bike

By Anonymous - 20/10/2019 20:00

Today, I replaced the fog lights on my car and completely filled my gas tank. $50+ later, the transmission decided it wanted to go out. FML

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liindsey 25

Sunday 17 January 2010 9:53

Probably should have had the car checked out before you bought it? .-.

Jeff2017 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 10:00

should of said "show me the carfax"

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AxCxDxDx 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 10:29

This is only the duct tape's fault.

FerrariCake 2

Sunday 17 January 2010 10:35

Just replace the gas tank with an empty plastic milk jug. Seal the opening with some duct tape and you'll be good to go for another year or so. It's a '79 VW... you will have to make a few repairs. The previous owner probably assumed that you just knew that, because anyone smart enough to get a drivers license would know that.

Nic_hole 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 10:35

Nooo!!! ducttape is amazing :D

rubixgod 0

Sunday 17 January 2010 10:35

can I have it

liindsey 25

Sunday 17 January 2010 10:57

What does that have to do with anything? It could have happened anywhere. I ensure you there's never a lack of idiots in any country. @#9.

areveillonen 4

Sunday 17 January 2010 11:04

oh yes !!!

24788 6

Sunday 17 January 2010 11:05

Duct tape is full of win.

Feverrotes 15

Sunday 17 January 2010 11:07

In all honesty, you deserve it for driving a POS like a Volkswagon. If that wasn't bad enough, a model from 1979? Come on, think about the environment a little more.