So yesterday I filled up my gas tank usually go after 3 clicks but lately my car hasent been reading full so I went over the usual clicks will this do any damage to the car the only thing that happen was when I took out the refuller thing some gas left the tank..
2006-12-03 12:47:45 · 11 answers · asked by Richard E 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
its an 03 mitsubishi montero drove it after filling it up on the freeway works ok no leaks is there anyplace I should be watching for
2006-12-03 15:46:14 · update #1
It won't really hurt the cars engine, but it will be a bit tough on the paint, you should rinse it off as soon as possible. There is also a little safety hazard, should someone toss a lit cigarette near the car, because it will drain the excess gas down through the overflow onto the ground, making your vehicle a blowtorch waiting to be lit off.
2006-12-03 12:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by Robert D 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have, on occasion, had the gas heat up and overflow out the gas cap (or one one motorcycle, just parking it on the kickstand changed the angle enough to have the gas spill out) if I overfill a fuel tank and then leave the vehicle parked without driving it very far. This has only happened to me on older (that's as in pre 1980) vehicles so far with different fuel fill tubes from modern machinery, but it's not very good for the paint in any case.
2006-12-03 21:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never go past the first click on filling your tank. At least not on modern fuel injected cars. If you overfill the excess can spill over into the charcoal canister filter and ruin it. Can cost several hundred dollars to fix. Always stop at the first click.
2006-12-03 21:21:46 · answer #3 · answered by mohavedesert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is a newer model car and you overfill it you can have raw fuel drawn into the vapour recovery canister under the hood,this can ruin the charcoal and filter in it as well as set codes in the computer for running too rich,best bet is to run it a while before parking it to draw the fuel level down.worst case you could get fuel dripping out of the canister
2006-12-03 21:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by doug b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fine IT WILL NOT HURT YOUR CAR AT ALL. the worst that could happen is gas pour out on you and some one flick a ciggarette in your direction and die a horrible greusome skin seared flesh burned death.
2006-12-03 20:58:28 · answer #5 · answered by j philly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agreed overfilling a newer car is NOT a good idea. Unless you like to give you mechanic money.
2006-12-03 22:07:32 · answer #6 · answered by wolfedc_2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you over fill your gas tank gas will spill out.
2006-12-03 20:55:12 · answer #7 · answered by hes 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it won't hurt anything. I have heard that you won't get as good of mileage when you over fill, but I do it all the time and haven't noticed a difference.
2006-12-03 20:50:58 · answer #8 · answered by KAREN A 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nothing will happen...it might overlfow while ur filling tho be careful! or u might need some new shoes!
2006-12-03 20:52:55 · answer #9 · answered by AudiSpeed4 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
nothing---just spilled gas on the ground!
2006-12-03 20:50:12 · answer #10 · answered by frank750cc 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋