10 Phrasal verbs used at the gas station

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Fill up	To add fuel to a vehicle until it is full	I need to fill up my car before we leave. He filled up the tank with regular unleaded gasoline. She filled up her motorcycle before hitting the road. Please fill up with diesel; we have a long journey ahead. They filled up their rental car at the nearest gas station.
Top off	To add a small amount of fuel to fill a tank that is almost full	After filling up, he decided to top off the tank to maximize fuel capacity. She topped off her tank before returning the rental car. Please top off the tank with premium gasoline. They topped off their truck's tank before heading into the mountains. We only need to top off the tank; it's already three-quarters full.
Pull in	To drive a vehicle into a gas station or parking area	We need to pull in for gas; the tank is almost empty. He pulled in to refuel and grab a snack at the convenience store. She pulled in to check the air pressure in her tires. Please pull in slowly and watch for pedestrians. They pulled in for a quick break before continuing their journey.
Drive off	To leave a gas station without paying for fuel	The driver realized he forgot to pay and drove off quickly. She witnessed a car drive off without paying for gas. Please make sure to pay before driving off. They caught the license plate of the vehicle that tried to drive off. He was fined for attempting to drive off without paying.
Fill in	To provide information on a form or document	Please fill in your vehicle's make and model on the form. He filled in the required details on the fuel purchase receipt. She filled in her contact information at the pump. They filled in the mileage and payment method before fueling up. Don't forget to fill in the date and time of purchase.
Back out	To drive a vehicle out of a parking space or away from a fuel pump in reverse	After filling up, he backed out of the gas station carefully. She backed out of the parking spot and headed towards the highway. Please wait for the other cars to back out before pulling in. They backed out slowly to avoid hitting the adjacent vehicle. We need to back out; the gas station is too crowded.
Pump out	To remove fuel from a storage tank, often for maintenance or cleaning	The gas station is closed temporarily while workers pump out the underground tanks. They pumped out the old gasoline to make way for a new shipment. Please wait while we pump out the diesel tank; it will only take a few minutes. She watched as technicians pumped out the contaminated fuel from the storage tanks. They need to pump out the excess water that accumulated in the fuel tank.
Fill out	To complete a form or document by adding necessary information	Drivers must fill out a registration form before using the commercial fuel pump. She filled out the loyalty program application to earn rewards on fuel purchases. Please fill out your name and contact details on the fuel purchase receipt. They filled out the survey about their experience at the gas station. Don't forget to fill out the mileage and payment information before leaving.
Run out	To exhaust or deplete the supply of fuel	We're going to run out of gas if we don't find a station soon. He ran out of fuel on the highway and had to call for assistance. The car unexpectedly ran out of gas in the middle of the intersection. Please check the fuel gauge; we don't want to run out on the highway. They ran out of diesel and had to wait for a fuel delivery.
Pull out	To drive a vehicle out of a parking space or away from a fuel pump	After filling up, he pulled out onto the main road. She pulled out of the gas station and merged onto the highway. Please wait for the car to pull out before entering the fueling area. They pulled out of the parking spot and headed towards their destination. We need to pull out carefully; the gas station entrance is narrow.