Can I Buy Gasoline at a Gas Station If My Motorcycle Runs Out of Fuel?
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Motorcycle running out of fuel cannot buy gasoline at a gas station, because general gas stations will not sell gasoline to vehicle owners without seeing the vehicle to prevent safety accidents. Here are some precautions for refueling motorcycles: Relevant regulations: After refueling the motorcycle, it should be manually pushed away from the refueling island by 4.5 meters before starting. Gas station staff should strictly implement this regulation to minimize the risk of fire. Refueling time: Avoid refueling during the hot midday sun in summer, as gasoline is billed by volume rather than weight, and it expands with heat and contracts with cold. Refueling in the morning or evening allows the same volume of gasoline to have a higher mass, saving a significant amount.
Last time I ran out of gas halfway on my motorcycle, it was really stressful. I rushed to the gas station hoping to buy some loose gasoline. The attendant told me directly filling gas is dangerous and illegal, as regulations are very strict now. He said if a motorcycle is completely out of fuel, there are only three solutions: either call a professional towing company to transport the bike (they're licensed to carry fuel), call a friend to siphon some gas from their motorcycle tank for emergency use, or as a last resort, use your phone to find the nearest auto repair shop—some owners are willing to deliver fuel but at a higher price. After considering all these options, I ended up calling a friend for help. Lesson learned: refuel when the gauge hits one-third, and always check the distance to gas stations along the route using an app before long trips.
I've experienced two fuel cuts in five years of riding motorcycles. Gas stations now don't allow direct purchase of loose fuel. You have to register your ID to buy fuel using a metal fuel can, and many small stations don't even have these cans prepared. It's better to prepare a 5-liter safety fuel can for your rear box, but remember the can must have a pressure relief valve. Once I used an ordinary plastic can to carry fuel, and the gasoline leaked onto the seat due to bumps, leaving a strong smell. Now Meituan's errand service can deliver emergency fuel. I tried it last time in the suburbs, and it arrived in half an hour with a 30% service fee added. Actually, the most cost-effective way is to push the bike. Generally, pushing a motorcycle for two kilometers to a gas station is no problem, and you can even coast downhill to save effort.
