The gas nozzle is metal and the receiver of the gas tank is metal. I've seen people pretty rough with the gas nozzle yet sparks won't ignite.
2006-12-27 10:29:04 · 8 answers · asked by Dick Haloren 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Wow, Jason I hope you can wade through all the crap in here and get a good answer. The reason cars aren't blowing up is that the metal used in the gas nozzle is non-ferrous (aluminum). Its still metal in order to conduct static electricity to ground, but is not capable of producing a spark on its own, even when struck against a steel fuel tank. Disregard just about everything else you see here, except for Vince and Ninth.
2006-12-27 11:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by Hambone 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it isn't going to spark unless there is fumes. Gas is only explosive if the vapors ignite.
Most car filler tubes have a trap that helps to prevent escaping vapors that could cause a problem.So do the gas pumps.
Yes there is always very slim chance but in most cases you are not getting vapors from your tank or from the pump till after you have the pump in the tank filler neck and the pump handle compressed.
They have come a long way with both to be safe.
2006-12-27 10:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by vmaxer85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purchase a jap vehicle. They in no way try this. heavily, in case you will get to the gas tank to bang on it, it is likewise possible to work out if it "feels" complete. 2nd, i could push the fill flap out of how with a screwdriver and shine a flashlight down there to objective to work out gas. you likely won't have the skill to work out a great way, as there is frequently a baffle, yet it is likewise possible to work out gas if complete. i'm specific you ought to candy communicate a guy into those projects so as which you don't get your self grimy. you additionally can attempt an entire-provider gas station (in the event that they exist the place you're) or a community areas place like vehicle Zone to have a guy look at it. good luck, wish you don't get stranded.
2016-10-19 01:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because you need to have static electricity to had a spark. You can rub the fill nozzle against the gas inlet all you want and nothing will happen.
2006-12-27 10:35:12 · answer #4 · answered by CAPTAIN GENIUS !! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It takes only certain KINDS of metal to generate sparks. The metal on the fuel spigots are made of something else.
2006-12-27 10:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some metals won't cause sparks and that's the stuff they use for the spouts.
2006-12-27 10:37:13 · answer #6 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there doesn't seem to be a problem as they have been doing it for over 80 years :)
since the car sits on rubber tires, there is no ground for the spark to travel too
2006-12-27 10:32:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i believe the nozzles are made of aluminum
2006-12-27 10:35:18 · answer #8 · answered by ninthman2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋