Can the Car Fuel Tank Be Filled Up in Summer?
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It is not recommended to fill the car fuel tank to the brim in summer. If gasoline is filled too full, it can easily overflow from the vent hole, especially when driving in the high temperatures of summer. In such cases, if the spilled gasoline is exposed to high heat, it can pose a fire hazard. On the other hand, overfilling the tank can also easily cause the fuel tank vent hole to become blocked. More details are as follows: 1. If the vent hole is blocked, as the fuel level drops while driving, negative pressure will form inside the tank, which can easily lead to vapor lock in the fuel pump, resulting in poor fuel supply or even a complete lack of fuel supply. This can even threaten life safety. 2. When refueling, be careful not to overfill the tank. If the vehicle's fuel tank is overfilled (to the point where fuel is visible at the tank opening), the tank's vent outlet may become submerged in gasoline. This means liquid gasoline, rather than gasoline vapor, enters the charcoal canister, causing damage to it. Maintenance tips: Regularly inspect and replace the charcoal canister and its filter. 3. If the charcoal canister and its filter are not replaced in time, aging can lead to blockages in the charcoal canister or its filter. This can result in insufficient ventilation in the fuel tank, causing poor refueling and a suction sound at the fuel filler neck during idle. Therefore, to maintain vehicle stability, it is important to promptly replace both the charcoal canister and its filter.