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Old 01-29-2016, 10:23 AM
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For years, we have been frustrated with gas purchases in the USA. The pump demands a Postal Zip code, and rejects our Canadian format. We would need to enter the station, and have the attendant complete the purchase.

SOLUTION!

Use the 3 numbers in your Canadian Postal Code, and add two zeros. It Works!

CDN H6B 5M4

USA 65400
Old 01-29-2016, 04:06 PM
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I just wonder if you just happened to hit a valid ZIP Code???
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Originally Posted by Joe Lapin
For years, we have been frustrated with gas purchases in the USA. The pump demands a Postal Zip code, and rejects our Canadian format. We would need to enter the station, and have the attendant complete the purchase.

SOLUTION!

Use the 3 numbers in your Canadian Postal Code, and add two zeros. It Works!

CDN H6B 5M4

USA 65400
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found that out during my recent trip to CA.
Old 01-29-2016, 11:40 PM
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Very cool!
How on earth did you ever figure that out?
Old 01-30-2016, 06:52 AM
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Cool! Mine would be 911!!
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Old 01-30-2016, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by DHI
Very cool!
How on earth did you ever figure that out?
Smart gas station attendant
Old 01-30-2016, 05:59 PM
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I have always used 60609 which was the zip code for widely advertised government publications
Old 01-31-2016, 03:37 AM
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I wish I knew this earlier. This would have saved me the frustration on all the business trips I made to the US.

Thank you!
Old 01-31-2016, 06:41 PM
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I had that exact issue only 3 days ago! Frustrating indeed.
Will try this next time. Thanks for the info!
Old 01-31-2016, 09:09 PM
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I have the same problem but I don't think that will work for me
TKCA 1ZZ
Old 02-01-2016, 04:53 PM
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I'm in CA right now...so this is good to know
Old 02-03-2016, 02:02 PM
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Truth be told.

I learned of this technique from a highly qualified, techno savvy IT expert.

Betty, the almost toothless cashier in a Chevron station in rural Georgia, was my mentor.

Just goes ta show!
Old 02-03-2016, 06:09 PM
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Aah yes, rural Georgia land of the roadside peaches and gas pump hackers. You keep us smiling Joe.
Old 02-04-2016, 04:29 PM
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This trick has been working for a long time. I was instructed to do so the first year I visited BRBS by a convoy fellow.

Been doing it for the last 4 years.
Old 02-28-2016, 05:50 PM
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Awesome! thanks for sharing this tip Joe!


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