Reasons why you should turn off your car engine when refueling
Turning off the engine when refueling a car is not only a safety issue, it can also help car owners save on repair costs.
The topic of whether you should turn off your car when filling up with gas has always been a controversial one. Many people think it’s unnecessary advice, but recently, an experienced mechanic shared on TikTok a compelling reason why drivers should turn off their car when filling up with gas. And it’s not the reason most people think of.
People often hear that it is dangerous to run the car while refueling because of the risk of fire and explosion from static electricity and fuel vapors. However, many drivers still refuse to run the car while refueling.
Some drivers explain this by keeping the air conditioning running to cool the other passengers in the car. In other cases, they simply think the dangers are an unverified story.
However, a mechanic from the John Hiester Automotive Group service center said that this is not the only reason why users need to turn off the engine when refueling, because this can also cause technical damage to the vehicle's system.
"Not turning off the engine when refueling is no longer a small issue that many people ignore," explains expert John Hiester.
Because when pumping gasoline, the engine still creates pressure in the fuel system, this can lead to an EVAP (Evaporative Emission Control System) leak. When this system has a problem, the Check Engine light will turn on.
While the Check Engine light can come on for a variety of reasons, an EVAP leak is a common cause, and it can cost drivers a lot of money to have their car inspected and repaired. Estimated repair costs can range from $200 to $1,500. The good news is that you can avoid this problem by simply turning off the engine when you fill up with gas.
In fact, turning off the engine when refueling is now considered an extremely important safety rule and is recommended at most gas stations around the world, including Vietnam. Complying with these regulations is considered the responsibility of each person.
In addition, car owners also need to know some other notes when refueling such as: Do not smoke, check the gas tank cap after refueling, do not overfill the tank and limit the use of mobile phones.
In fact, fires and explosions at gas stations due to not turning off the engine are rare, but not impossible. For the safety of yourself and others, always turn off the engine before filling up.
