Should a New Car Be Filled Up with Gas?
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For a new car, except for the first time, it is not necessary to fill up the fuel tank afterwards. Here are some relevant points about refueling a car: 1. Reason for filling up the first time: The first refueling must be done until the pump "clicks off." Once the pump "clicks off," do not add more fuel. This is to check whether the fuel gauge of the new car is accurate. 2. Reason for not filling up the fuel tank after the first time: If the tank is overfilled, there will be no space at the top of the fuel tank, especially in summer, and the gasoline vapor will have nowhere to go, leading to fuel spillage. This can cause the tank's vent to be submerged in gasoline, forcing liquid gasoline into the carbon canister and damaging it.
Actually, there are important considerations for the first refueling of a new car. With over a decade of driving experience, I recommend not filling the tank completely right away. The fuel tank of a brand-new car may contain tiny metal debris from manufacturing, and dealerships usually only provide a temporary amount of fuel. For the first refuel, it's best to fill only one-third of the tank, drive about a hundred kilometers to let the fuel pump flush out any impurities, and then fill it up. Especially in summer, avoid overfilling—insufficient expansion space in the tank can cause gasoline to overflow, leading to fumes. Just the other day, my neighbor’s newly purchased Levin had its carbon canister clogged from a full tank, costing over 800 yuan in repairs. With gas stations everywhere now, there’s really no need to fill up a new car’s tank completely for the sake of driving range.
