Got lucky last week before Thanksgiving. Late leaving the house for a 7 hour road trip, so I was a little irritated with the CEO. Stopped at Krogers to get diesel, and we were discussing where to eat along the way as I put my card in and grabbed a pump handle. After a few minutes I realized I had grabbed the gas handle instead of diesel, and immediately grabbed the handle to stop it. Screen showed 11 gallons pumped into my 2018 6.7 with 8K miles on it. Heart rate spiked and I went into panic mode. Was pizzed at myself and reluctantly called the dealer to see if they could work me in on the day before thanksgiving. Called roadside assistance and got a wrecker on the way. Over the next 30-45 minutes I replayed what happened in my mind, could not believe what I had just done. Used my Kroger discount, and remember seeing the pride change to 2.76/g with discount, but the math didn't add up for 11 gallons. Asked the teller for a receipt and he said it didn't show I pumped anything. At this point I'm optimistically thinking I grabbed the gas handle but pushed the diesel button, so maybe it didn't actually pump any fuel. Heart rate still about 180 bpm at this point. Knew I had a quarter tank, so decided to fill up with diesel and see how much it would hold. Took 26 gallons with a 31 gallon tank, so I feel confident at this point that I didn't pump any gas, no room for additional 11 gallons.
I'll be honest, I still felt like I was writing a big check when I turned that key, and my cheeks were pretty clenched for the first few miles. Took most of the 7 hour drive for my nerves to settle down.
I got lucky, but got a reminder to pay attention to what I'm doing. I'm always mindful at the pump since I have gas and diesel vehicles, but a few seconds of distraction is all it took.
I'll be honest, I still felt like I was writing a big check when I turned that key, and my cheeks were pretty clenched for the first few miles. Took most of the 7 hour drive for my nerves to settle down.
I got lucky, but got a reminder to pay attention to what I'm doing. I'm always mindful at the pump since I have gas and diesel vehicles, but a few seconds of distraction is all it took.
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