Should You Fill Up the Gas Tank Completely in Summer?
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Do not fill up the gas tank completely in summer. The reasons for not filling up the gas tank completely in summer are as follows: 1. A full tank of gasoline may cause slight fuel leakage. Although the fuel tank is sealed, the road is not perfectly flat. During driving, the gasoline will slosh around inside the tank. If there is any fuel leakage from the car body or undercarriage, the high summer temperatures can easily lead to spontaneous combustion of the vehicle; 2. If the fuel tank is overfilled in summer, thermal expansion will create pressure inside the tank. Therefore, try to avoid filling the tank completely when refueling in summer; 3. When the fuel tank is overfilled in summer, a small amount of gasoline may sometimes overflow from the car body. Even this tiny amount of spilled gasoline, if exposed to a small flame, can cause a fire to ignite instantly; 4. An overfilled tank produces strong gasoline fumes, which can be highly harmful to human health.
Every summer, I always hesitate whether to fill up the tank before driving. Once, I filled it up completely, and the gasoline expanded under high temperatures, not only producing an unpleasant smell but also causing some fuel to leak out and go to waste. Since then, I only fill up two-thirds of the tank, leaving some room for gasoline expansion, which prevents waste and protects the car's carbon canister system. For long trips, filling up to 80% is the most convenient. High summer temperatures have a significant impact on fuel tanks, so caution is key—saving money and ensuring safety. After trying it a few times, I found that refueling more frequently but with smaller amounts actually reduces overall expenses.
