Does foreign matter falling into the fuel tank during refueling have any impact?
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If it is a liquid, there will be an impact; if it is a solid, it should be fine. Reason: There is a fuel filter in the fuel tank. If there are foreign objects in the tank, they will be filtered layer by layer by the filter, or you can manually remove the foreign objects. However, gasoline is a flammable and explosive substance, so it is not recommended to handle it yourself due to certain safety hazards. Classification: Fuel tanks can be divided into two types: open tanks and closed tanks. The fuel tank must have a sufficiently large volume. To maintain the cleanliness of the fuel, the tank should have a sealed cover plate with an air filter installed on it. The bottom of the tank should be at least 150mm above the ground, and sufficient attention should be paid to the anti-corrosion treatment of the inner surface of the tank.
I remember once accidentally dropping a small screw into the fuel tank while refueling. I didn't pay much attention at the time, but months later, my car had trouble starting. When I took it for repairs, I found the fuel pump was scratched. This incident taught me that foreign objects, no matter how small, can clog or damage internal tank components like filters and fuel pumps. Long-term accumulation can lead to higher repair costs, so I recommend being extra careful not to drop debris when refueling. If it does happen, get it checked and cleaned at a professional shop as soon as possible to prevent worsening. Also, regularly clean around the fuel tank cap to avoid similar issues.