Questions for Americans, specifically New Yorkers?

[hollydolly]

Oh really then why is petrol a liquid?
Gas, LPG, is as the initialism says, liquified petroleum gas.
Misnomer's rule. OK.

we often wonder why it's called gas in the USA and petrol in every other country ..lol

 

[oldman]

we often wonder why it's called gas in the USA and petrol in every other country ..lol

LPG and gasoline are two different types of gases. LPG is made up of chemicals such as; propane and butane. Gasoline is refined from oil with chemical additives.

LPG is used for bar-b-que grilles, some vehicles, cooking, heating, etc. It is in actual liquid into gas form.
Gasoline is primarily used in combustible engines. Gasoline us not an actual gas. It us a liquid.
We learned in school the different types of matter; solids, liquids and gases. Some scientists also include Plasma, which U.S. used in neon lights.

 

[hollydolly]

LPG and gasoline are two different types of gases. LPG is made up of chemicals such as; propane and butane. Gasoline is refined from oil with chemical additives.

LPG is used for bar-b-que grilles, some vehicles, cooking, heating, etc. It is in actual gas form.
Gasoline is primarily used in combustible engines. Gasoline us not an actual gas. It us a liquid.
We learned in school the different types of matter; solids, liquids and gases. Some scientists also include Plasma, which U.S. used in neon lights.

yes we know this... but why given that it's a liqhid... that we use in our cars...called Petroleum ( petrol ).. is it called GAS in the US ?

 

[oldman]

yes we know this... but why given that it's a liqhid... that we use in our cars...called Petroleum ( petrol ).. is it called GAS in the US ?

My guess is because GAS is a shortened form of GASOLINE.
Just like PETROL is a shortened form of PETROLEUM.

I think you’re just messing with my head. (lol)

 

[That Lady in PA]

I am not a New Yorker, but I can tell you that we call these places what they are, gas stations.

yep! Across the USA, they are gas stations…. Where you get gasoline for your vehicle.

remember when they were called service stations?

 

[Rakaia]

remember when they were called service stations?

They still are in Australia, but nowadays they're more commonly called the servo, ironically the only service is at the cashier or service counter.

 

[oldman]

yep! Across the USA, they are gas stations…. Where you get gasoline for your vehicle.

remember when they were called service stations?

That’s back when we pulled into a service station and we ran over a rubber hose that rang the bell inside and the service man would come out to the pumps to pump our gasoline for us.

Those days are over.

 

[Rakaia]

That’s back when we pulled into a service station and we ran over a rubber hose that rang the bell inside and the service man would come out to the pumps to pump our gasoline for us.

Those days are over.

They would also check the oil, and there was a rack of refillable pints and quarts nearby.

 

[Rakaia]

we often wonder why it's called gas in the USA and petrol in every other country ..lol

A quick search reminds of the quote from you know who, two countries separated by a common language.

 

[Sunkist]

That’s back when we pulled into a service station and we ran over a rubber hose that rang the bell inside and the service man would come out to the pumps to pump our gasoline for us.

Those days are over.

And clean the windshield. and give Green Stamps..

 

[hollydolly]

And clean the windshield. and give Green Stamps..

except in Spain in many places they still fill your tank for you... clean the windshield.. but no green stamps lol


Here in the Uk we haven't see windscreen cleaning or servced petrol filling since the 60's

 

[hollydolly]

My guess is because GAS is a shortened form of GASOLINE.
Just like PETROL is a shortened form of PETROLEUM.

I think you’re just messing with my head. (lol)

LOL..no I'm not trying to mess with you head. I genuinely don't know why they don't call it Petrol live everywhere else...

 

[jujube]

And clean the windshield. and give Green Stamps..

...and quite often a sucker to any kid in the car and sometimes a dog biscuit for your pup. There was quite the competition between stations for your loyalty. Lots of promotions like a free dishtowel or a glass or something with a fill-up of at least 8 gallons.