Do not fill the ‘full tank’
Just like filling up by the amount, many people have the habit of shouting “full tank” when they enter a gas station. However, stop doing this right away because it can create an opportunity for gas station employees to cheat your money.
The reason is that gas stations use automatic pumps with a reverse suction mechanism. When the gas reaches that level and touches the edge of the nozzle, the pump operation will be blocked to prevent spillage. So you have lost a certain amount of gas without you knowing.
Best time to refuel
The ideal time to refuel is in the morning. After a cold night, the gasoline will shrink, so the amount of gas you pour will not be greatly reduced.
When refueling at noon, the higher ambient temperature, the increased volume of gas will significantly reduce the actual amount of gas you receive.
Buy gas according to taxi drivers
You should refuel at gas stations that are frequented by taxi drivers or truck drivers. This is a small trick to help you choose a reputable gas station.
Because taxi drivers and truck drivers travel regularly, they will have the most experience in fuel and know which gas stations are reputable, ensuring quality and never being cheated.
Beware of tricks by employees
Before refueling, you should pay attention to the number when the employee presses on the machine. There are some cases where the employee does not return to the number 0. This needs to be carefully noted. Choose gas stations with many taxi drivers because they have been driving for many years, they will know how to choose reputable gas stations.
Notes on refueling to prolong the lifespan of the car
- Avoid refueling in hot weather: Refueling in hot weather is not recommended. It is better to refuel in the morning or evening, so that the gasoline will not evaporate quickly due to the hot weather, saving more gasoline for the car and saving money.
- Turn off the engine when refueling: When refueling, the gasoline from the pump nozzle takes the place of the gasoline vapor and the gasoline vapor is pushed out. If the engine is still running, it will transfer heat to the transmission system, and the electric spark will easily encounter gasoline vapor and cause fire or explosion, posing a risk to life.
- Request to return to “0” before refueling: There have been many cases where employees do not return to the correct number 0, causing customers to spend more money on the amount of gasoline they need to refuel. You should carefully check the number on the gas station screen before refueling.
- Do not wait for the gas needle to reach the red mark: If an car is running on low fuel, it will be very harmful to the engine and related systems. Because for a car, some engines are designed to run in a condition that is always immersed in fuel. Therefore, running out of fuel will make it easy for air to enter, which can easily cause damage.