wolffe 52 Posted July 6, 2012 So I got my first ever vehicle working and was driving it around. I was low on fuel so I stopped in to the nearest gas station. Turns out fuel pumps don't pump fuel and only gigantic tankers allow you to refill jerry cans.I don't understand the logic behind this since my inventory can only hold so much fuel and fuel goes very fast.Why can't normal fuel pumps refuell jerry cans? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhenryis1 0 Posted July 6, 2012 I can see this working. I mean why shouldn't i be able to fuel up at a gas pump. If they feel like it is going to make it pointless to even bother finding Jerry cans then they should put in a certain about of fuel that you can get from it. Once its been used up...Its gone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolffe 52 Posted July 6, 2012 I can see this working. I mean why shouldn't i be able to fuel up at a gas pump. If they feel like it is going to make it pointless to even bother finding Jerry cans then they should put in a certain about of fuel that you can get from it. Once its been used up...Its goneI meant to be able to fill jerry cans up using a gas pump, but I don't see why one couldn't drive up in a vehicle and just fuel up, thus cutting out the jerry can in that situation.you could also make the fuel pumps have a limit for fuel of maybe 1000 liters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhenryis1 0 Posted July 6, 2012 I can see this working. I mean why shouldn't i be able to fuel up at a gas pump. If they feel like it is going to make it pointless to even bother finding Jerry cans then they should put in a certain about of fuel that you can get from it. Once its been used up...Its goneI meant to be able to fill jerry cans up using a gas pump' date=' but I don't see why one couldn't drive up in a vehicle and just fuel up, thus cutting out the jerry can in that situation.you could also make the fuel pumps have a limit for fuel of maybe 1000 liters.[/quote']My words exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarloNord 29 Posted July 6, 2012 So I got my first ever vehicle working and was driving it around. I was low on fuel so I stopped in to the nearest gas station. Turns out fuel pumps don't pump fuel and only gigantic tankers allow you to refill jerry cans.I don't understand the logic behind this since my inventory can only hold so much fuel and fuel goes very fast.Why can't normal fuel pumps refuell jerry cans?Wait... So you want the normal pumps to pump gas for you... Pumps that require electricity... Also, I hope you realize that vehicles, or atleast most, have a cargo capacity of their own? There's like three vehicles that (I think, not sure) that don't have cargo capacity, one of those not requiring fuel in the first place. So just get fueled at the container, then fill your jerry cans when your done, then drive off, simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrog 10 Posted July 6, 2012 Pumps need electricity. Well, there's your problem. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wazthatme 9 Posted July 9, 2012 http://dayzwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Jerry_Can Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
takeshi367 1 Posted July 9, 2012 http://dayzmod.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=607&pid=5443#pid5443That should answer your question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KWilt 157 Posted July 9, 2012 http://dayzmod.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=607&pid=5443#pid5443That should answer your questionThis, exactly.Maybe if/when gens are introduced, this function might come back. Who knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor (DayZ) 96 Posted July 9, 2012 Agreed. Fuel pumps should be able to fill jerrycans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Survivor-Kyle 148 Posted July 9, 2012 Use the large storage tanks that are located at the very same gas stations as the pumps. There is no electricity, the pumps cannot operate. It seriously only requires a 10m detour... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
disorder 344 Posted July 9, 2012 I think some fuel pumps can be manually pumped (like water wells), it depends how oldskool the pumps are. The island decor certainly looks like its stuck in 1978. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceman28001 36 Posted July 9, 2012 Get out of car... to walk to fuel pump... or walk to gas container. Don't see much of a difference, besides the electricity deal. Which makes since...I have never tried to siphon gas out of a large storage tank... Have not seen any at gas stations... all underground.Do not know how easy this would be... regardless either way is fine.I lol'd at post above... oh 1978 how everything must have been black and white... No power back in those days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
disorder 344 Posted July 9, 2012 Technically then shouldn't you be able to siphon fuel out of other cars? Would be funny if some clan got a load of vehicles and you steal all their fuel in the night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deviantdigi 22 Posted July 9, 2012 In zombie apocalypse, gas stations are dry as citizens scavenge and flee. Makes sense imo. Maybe it couldn't be a rare occurrence down the road.Technically then shouldn't you be able to siphon fuel out of other cars? Would be funny if some clan got a load of vehicles and you steal all their fuel in the night.Love that idea btw. :heart: :heart: :heart: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icecaps97 63 Posted September 18, 2012 About the electricity problem, maybe there will finally be a use for portable generators? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enforcer1975 1111 Posted September 18, 2012 So I got my first ever vehicle working and was driving it around. I was low on fuel so I stopped in to the nearest gas station. Turns out fuel pumps don't pump fuel and only gigantic tankers allow you to refill jerry cans.I don't understand the logic behind this since my inventory can only hold so much fuel and fuel goes very fast.Why can't normal fuel pumps refuell jerry cans?Normally you wouldn't find fuel at all, maybe some drop in wrecks...imagine the amount of refugees a gas station has to serve when they start fleeing with their cars, how much would be left? Be happy you have a possibilty to actually refuel a vehicle at the big tanks instead of having none at all. i wish some ressources would be more limited... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sausagekingofchicago 4711 Posted September 18, 2012 About the electricity problem, maybe there will finally be a use for portable generators?That run on gas? How do you get the gas for the generator?! /s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icecaps97 63 Posted September 18, 2012 That run on gas? How do you get the gas for the generator?! /sGenerators that run on gas to pump more gas :DGenius! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1ippery Jim 139 Posted September 18, 2012 I'm pretty sure you can use fuel pumps to refuel in Lingor, not that I've had a change to try this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enforcer1975 1111 Posted September 18, 2012 Generators that run on gas to pump more gas :DGenius!OMG!! Someone invented the perpetuum mobile!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sutinen 635 Posted September 18, 2012 That run on gas? How do you get the gas for the generator?! /sGenerators don't run on gas... You can use solar power and your own arms for example, good for survival situations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octarine 60 Posted September 18, 2012 I pulled into the gas station and the attendant was very unpleasant. He just stood there flipping me off and singing one of those new "raP" songs - it just sounded like yelling and growling to me. He was also quite unkempt, I think he was eating the flaming hot Cheetos, his face was all red. I was going to give the station a negative review on Yelp but I can't find a good wifi signal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
