Is It Normal for the Fueling Amount to Exceed the Tank Capacity?
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It is normal for the fueling amount to exceed the tank capacity. During the actual fueling process, the amount of fuel may exceed the calibrated capacity. This is because the tank capacity specified by the car manufacturer is measured from the bottom of the tank to the safety level, and there is still some space from the safety level to the tank opening. This space is designed to allow the fuel to expand when the temperature rises without overflowing from the tank. If fuel is added up to the tank opening during fueling, the actual fueling amount will exceed the calibrated tank capacity. If car owners want to know the remaining fuel level in the tank, they can observe the fuel gauge on the right side of the dashboard, which is marked with E and F. When the pointer is close to E, it indicates that the fuel is almost empty, and when it is close to F, it means the fuel level is sufficient. Maintenance of the fuel tank is as follows: Drain accumulated water and sediment from the tank, and check for any fuel leakage at the fuel pipe joints and switches. For fuel tank caps equipped with air valves and vapor valves, also check whether the ventilation holes are clear. The filter screen at the fueling port should be kept intact to prevent impurities from entering the tank during fueling and clogging the fuel lines. The sealing gasket on the fueling cap should also be intact to prevent fuel from spilling out while driving.
