Petro-Canada is bringing back the locking clip on the gas nozzles! In 2002 Canadian Fuels member companies removed the clips for safety reasons. But since the introduction of Gasoline Flow Rate Regulations (currently set at 38 litres/minute) and Onboard Fuelling Vapour Recovery technology in vehicles, those safety risks have been greatly reduced.
So, for guest convenience (and keeping hands warm!), Petro-Canada is re-introducing the locking clicks on gasoline nozzles across the country, except in Quebec where they are not legal. Stasy Presutto, Manager of Environment, Health & Safety for Petro-Canada, who is leading the implementation of the locking clips, is keen on the implementation: “The locking clips deliver an overall positive guest experience and greatly reduce the probability of gasoline spills. In the absence of locking clips, we have seen guests insert objects (e.g. gas cap, coffee cup) into the nozzle thereby causing gasoline spills.”
Now, while the clips are very convenient, you can’t just “set it and forget it”. Site Staff will still be monitoring the dispensing of fuel and you can do your part. Stay within 7.5 metres (25 feet) of your vehicle while using the locking clip. This means you can wash your windshield or even get back in your car to stay warm. But please don’t enter the store until you have finished pumping your gas. Otherwise the attendant will, for safety reasons, halt the pump until you return.
What do you think about the return of the locking clip?
People will go into their car and check their phone and it will over flow. More Gas spills at the Petro Canada, dumb move.
I think that it is fantastic! Now I can clean my windows while I wait. I did notice the clips were back at an Esso.
I don’t think you will be cleaning your windows in -10C.
Great to have them BACK!!
In winter& Rain I DO NOT go to to Petro-Canada now because of no locking clips.
I go go down the street were the pumps have them so I can at least stand 10 feet.
Good to have then back
I love these clips at my local Costco, but make sure your nozzle is sitting straight otherwise the auto-stop may not work! During a recent fill-up, the pump was on the other side of the car so when I inserted the nozzle it was on an angle (almost sideways). The auto-stop didn’t trigger causing a spill. Luckily I was standing there and caught it quickly, then alerted staff.
Bring back full serve too, at least in the winter! I am willing to pay a premium during to stay warm. New Jersey does not allow self-serve gas stations. I love it.
Love it 🙂 It still auto-shuts off pumping when tank gets full.
Great that they are back. I noticed some Mobil and Esso stations have also brought them back. I agree with what Sara indicated about the nozzle not being vertical when inserted into the filler neck, and flowing the gasoline – “I love these clips at my local Costco, but make sure your nozzle is sitting straight otherwise the auto-stop may not work! During a recent fill-up, the pump was on the other side of the car so when I inserted the nozzle it was on an angle (almost sideways). The auto-stop didn’t trigger causing a spill. Luckily I was standing there and caught it quickly, then alerted staff.”