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Handling of kerosene at gas stations

Last Updated July 10, 2024

Kerosene cannot be lubbed directly into the fuel tank of automobiles, motorcycles, motorbikes, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "automobiles, etc.") at gas stations.

It is possible for gas station employees to lubricate kerosene from the fixed lubrication equipment (kerosene weighing machine) at gas stations.

  1. Containers (compliant with the Fire Services Act)
  2. Tank lorries with a capacity of 4,000 liters or less fixed to the vehicle

At self-service gas stations, customers can lubricate only the containers listed in 1.

In addition, in summer, we can see the act of refueling with the air conditioner on the car, but when refueling gasoline or light oil to a car, the like.
It is stipulated by the Fire Services Act to stop the engine.

For inquiries to this page

Fire Bureau Prevention Department Security Division

Phone: 045-334-6407

Phone: 045-334-6407

Fax: 045-334-6610

Email address: sy-hoan@city.yokohama.jp

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Page ID: 663-668-677

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