Can You Refuel at Small Gas Stations?

[NolanAnn]

You can refuel, but it's best to choose reputable small gas stations, meaning those with complete and proper documentation. Potential for clogging the fuel system: Inferior fuel contains excessive impurities. If these clog the system, it can lead to poor fuel delivery. In mild cases, engine performance may decline; in severe cases, the engine may stall or fail to start. Additionally, components such as the fuel pump, fuel filter, pump screen, and gasoline filter are highly susceptible to damage and clogging. Engine carbon buildup: Impurities in gasoline typically exist as gum-like substances. Even if they pass through filtration systems, they can accumulate on intake valves, intake manifolds, and within cylinders, eventually forming hard carbon deposits over time. These deposits adsorb gasoline, leading to improper air-fuel mixtures and affecting engine performance. Damage to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors: Impure gasoline does not burn completely, directly causing poor exhaust flow, failed emissions tests, unstable engine operation, sluggish acceleration, overall poor fuel economy, and increased fuel consumption.