Can You Fill Up the Car Fuel Tank in Summer?
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It is possible to fill up the car fuel tank in summer, but it is not recommended. The hazards of long-term overfilling include: 1. Overfilling the tank accelerates gasoline evaporation, leading to waste. The evaporated gasoline odor can enter the cabin, and prolonged inhalation may affect human health; 2. Overfilling severely reduces the performance of the carbon canister, which can cause engine shaking and increased fuel consumption; 3. There are certain safety risks. The fuel tank has a vent hole at the top, and overfilling can easily cause gasoline to overflow through this hole. If there happens to be an open flame nearby, the spilled gasoline can easily ignite. If the vent hole is blocked, it can lead to poor fuel supply in the fuel system, resulting in reduced car power; 4. More gasoline means increased vehicle weight, which leads to higher fuel consumption.
In summer, it's possible to fill up the car's fuel tank completely, but I've encountered some issues. For example, after overfilling, oil stains appeared on the garage floor in high temperatures, and the gasoline expanded in the heat, leading to spillage. This not only wastes money but can also corrode the car body. It made me think about how gasoline evaporates faster, leaving a strong gasoline smell in the air, which isn't environmentally friendly either. I remember last year during a long trip, after filling up the tank and parking under the scorching sun, I came back to find a small puddle of oil. Later, I adjusted my habit and only filled the tank to about 80% capacity. This avoids the risk of expansion, reduces the car's weight, and might even save some money on fuel. In winter, it doesn't matter as much, but in summer, I really recommend not filling it too full—it's safer and more economical, especially since gasoline prices aren't low.
