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Motor Pool

Guidelines for Fueling Assigned WCU Vehicles at  the Auto Shop

1. WCU assigned vehicles are fueled at the self-service Auto Shop gas station located on the North side of 821. S. Matlack Street.

2. When using the gas card:

   1. Keep each gas card with its assigned WCU vehicle and/or keys. 

   2. Do not use a gas card to fuel another WCU vehicle, any privately-owned vehicle, or a personally-owned gasoline can.

   3. When filling gasoline or diesel cans intended to fuel campus equipment or tractors, use the card that was issued for this purpose.  Do not use a card assigned to a vehicle.

3. When fueling a WCU vehicle:

   1. Activate the pump using the following steps:

      • Insert the gas card into the slot,

      • Enter the vehicle's odometer reading (rounded to the nearest whole number) and indicate which pump is being used on the keypad,

      • Remove nozzle and switch pump lever to the "On" position.

   2. Observe these safe fueling procedures:

      • Remember SAFETY FIRST!

      • Do not Smoke

      • Turn off ignition

      • Maintain full contact between the nozzle seal and the fill spout, to reduce vapor releases into the air,

      • Do not top off the tank

      • Turn off pump and return the nozzle to the dispenser cradle when fueling is completed

      • Be courteous and observe all traffic safety regulations while driving to and from the fueling site.

   3. Check all fluid levels under the hood at the time of each fill-up.  Motor Pool personnel are available during working hours to assist with this, if necessary.

4. When on the road:

   1. Make sure the vehicle does not run out of gas. No emergency service is available for vehicles that run out of fuel.

   2. Report any missing or lost gas cards to the WCU Maintenance Garage (x2434).