How to Refuel a Car and What Are the Precautions?
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Car refueling steps are as follows: 1. Park the car next to the gas pump at the gas station, with the fuel tank filler facing the pump. The position of the fuel tank cap is indicated on the dashboard, and the arrow points to the location of the fuel tank cap. 2. Turn off the engine. 3. After paying, you can ask the attendant to help refuel or do it yourself. Remove the nozzle from the pump's holder, insert it into the car's fuel tank filler, select the desired gasoline grade (octane rating), and trigger the nozzle; or hold the nozzle while the fuel is flowing; or set the nozzle to flow automatically, which will shut off when the tank is full. 4. Check if the oil level is normal. 5. Tighten and close the fuel tank cap.
I was a bit nervous the first time I fueled my car. My friend taught me to first drive the car to the pump and turn off the engine—this step is particularly important because leaving the engine running poses an explosion risk. Then, get out of the car and open the fuel tank cap, making sure to check whether your car requires gasoline or diesel, as using the wrong type can damage the engine. Before inserting the fuel nozzle, it’s best to touch the metal body of the car to discharge static electricity and avoid fire hazards. Next, select the fuel grade and amount, hold the trigger, and fill slowly—don’t overfill, as spills can be troublesome. After fueling, pay up; nowadays, many places accept mobile payments, which is very convenient. An extra reminder: don’t use your phone while refueling—safety first. New drivers will get used to it after a few tries.
