One thing cars require is gas. That means you need to go and fill up with gas from time to time. Now I know some people who just do not know how to do this. It really is not that hard. This hub has the steps for filling up a gas tank.

1. Find out which side of the car the gas tank fill spout is on.

2. Pull up to the appropriate gas pump, making sure the fill spout is facing the pump.

3. Turn off the car.

4. Open the gas tank door. On newer cars, this is done with a button from the inside of the car, but on older cars the tank can be opened by hand, often with a key.

5. Unscrew the cap of the gas tank.

6. Put the gas cap where you won't forget it.

7. If you're paying with a credit card, run the card through the machine and follow any printed instructions. Otherwise, see the attendant. Many gas stations in cities require you to pay before you pump.

8. Select the type of gas you'd like (regular, premium, super). Never put diesel fuel in a nondiesel engine.

9. Lift the handle of the gas hose off its stand and insert the nozzle into the tank of your car. Make sure it is securely inserted by pushing it in firmly.

10. Push the switch or press the button on the pump to allow the gas to flow. This switch is different at different stations; follow the instructions at the pump.

11. Pull up on the trigger located in the handle of the gas hose. This will release the gas into the tank of your car.

12. Some triggers lock into place, freeing you to wash windows and check oil while the machine pumps gas. Check for this feature.

13. Note that when the tank is full, the fuel will stop pumping. Remove the gas hose. Don't try to "top off" the gas tank because this will lead to spillage.

14. Firmly screw the gas tank cap back into place and shut the gas tank door.