Si, Lana & The Breakfast Club

Why does the self-serve fuel pump always click off at $150?

Si, Lana & The Breakfast Club

Show Notes

Simon was left confused after his diesel truck kept stopping short of a full tank at the self-service pumps. The team got into it over prepayment limits and bank holds, with caller Ben offering a different take on why diesel tanks click off early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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