What kind of glue should be used to repair a leaking fuel tank?

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Doreen
07/30/25 7:06am
For a leaking fuel tank, stainless steel repair adhesive can be used. After curing, stainless steel repair adhesive has high hardness and no shrinkage, and can undergo various mechanical processes. Introduction to automobile fuel tanks: The automobile fuel tank is the full name of the car's fuel tank. Currently, with the development of the automobile industry and the revitalization of the domestic automobile industry, the demand for automobile fuel tanks from major automobile manufacturers is showing a significant growth trend. Capacity of automobile fuel tanks: Generally, the fuel tank capacity of small cars is 35-45 liters, while that of medium-sized cars is about 55-75 liters. After filling up the tank, it can usually run for about 500 kilometers. The size of the fuel tank depends on the car's displacement: cars with higher fuel consumption have larger tanks, and those with lower fuel consumption have smaller tanks.
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