Should You Fill Up the Gas Tank Completely in Summer?
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It is not recommended to fill up the car's gas tank completely during summer. Overfilling the tank can cause gasoline to easily overflow from the vent hole, especially when driving in high-temperature summer weather. In such cases, spilled gasoline can pose serious risks. Additionally, overfilling the tank can easily clog the fuel tank vent hole. More details are as follows: 1. Clogged Vent Hole: If the vent hole is blocked, the fuel level drops while driving, creating negative pressure inside the tank. This can lead to vapor lock in the fuel pump, resulting in poor fuel supply or even complete fuel cutoff, which can be life-threatening. 2. Charcoal Canister and Filter: If the charcoal canister and its filter are not replaced in time, aging can cause blockages. This leads to inadequate ventilation in the fuel tank, causing issues like poor refueling and suction noises at the fuel filler neck during idling. To maintain vehicle stability, it is advisable to replace both the charcoal canister and its filter simultaneously.