Should You Turn Off the Engine When Refueling?

[ColinRose]

You should turn off the engine when refueling to prevent potential safety hazards. Here are some precautions to take at gas stations: 1. Prevent open flames and static electricity: Smoking is an open flame, so even if you stay in the car, you should extinguish the cigarette butt. Using a phone can interfere with the gas station's electronic equipment or generate electronic friction that might ignite fuel vapors. Besides open flames, gas stations are also wary of static electricity, and synthetic fiber clothing is most likely to generate static electricity, so avoid patting your clothes while refueling. 2. Remember to turn off the engine before refueling: While the vehicle is running, the exhaust pipe continues to emit exhaust gases. Not only is the exhaust pipe very hot, but it may also emit sparks, posing a risk of igniting gasoline. Therefore, always turn off the engine before refueling.