As a driver, you typically can’t go wrong by taking safety seriously, especially at fuel stations. When stopping to fuel up, most drivers immediately turn their car off.
Most people know that gasoline is a dangerous substance and deserves respect. An explosion can occur in the blink of an eye. Today, we are answering whether filling up a running car is good or bad.
As you can imagine, even a small fire or explosion can cause severe injuries to you or anyone around the scene. Burns from these explosions can be painful and cause permanent scars.
You also likely want to avoid another vehicle condition known as a vapor lock. This occurs when liquid fuel in the fuel system transforms into a vapor due to heat.
Pumping gas while your vehicle is running increases the chances of causing damage to the emissions control system on your car. While the chances may be low, they’re not zero.