Brits have been warned over a common mistake that drivers often make when filling up their cars with petrol - and it could end up being a costly error for some
Motorists have been cautioned about topping up their vehicles at petrol stations until the pump "clicks."
He explained the risks involved, saying: "What you're doing is putting gas into the fuel filler neck, and that's no good. Do not do that, and here's why. Your fuel cap is vented, this is a little vent hole, and down here is a little drain hole. If you overfill, you're messing up the ventilation of your fuel tank."
A second commenter, claiming to be a fuel system engineer, disputed this, stating: "As a fuel system engineer I can confirm this isn't true. The EPA standard fill is 3 clicks, with 10 seconds between each. The pressure in the tank increases as you fill based off temperature, fuel blend and other things and the valves on the tank can't necessarily keep up, so it may take a few seconds to vent and additional fuel can be added safely.
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