What Happens if You Overfill Your Gas Tank? Experts Answer

Uh oh, so you might have accidentally overfilled your gas tank. Whether you were staring at your phone for too long or just thought that your car needed extra fuel which completely backfired because now you have gasoline overflowing out of your tank. It is very easy to think that you may have done something wrong but hold on. You are going to be fine. The question remains though, what happens if you overfill your gas tank? Well, Toyota of Clermont experts are here to fill you in, so next time you don’t overfill your gas tank. 

What do you mean by overfilling your gas tank?

So, an overfilled gas tank means that you kept pressing on the pump after the pump valve shut off. There’s also another term, called “topping off” which is similar to overfilling your gas tank, however, it’s when you fill up your gas tank to the recommended level, then proceed to add a little more to round up the cost. Both of these options are not ideal for your Clermont Toyota’s health, so next time pass on the temptation to do it. But what if you are already too far gone? Let’s get into what to do when you overfill your gas tank. 

What to do when you overfill your gas tank

If you accidentally overfilled your gas tank and now you are paused google searching in full panic mode. It’s ok, just follow these simple steps. 

• If there’s any gasoline anywhere near your car or on it, go ahead and clean it up at the gas station. 
• Take a drive and burn off some gas fuel, so you don’t have too much gas sitting in there. 
• Don’t forget, next time don’t overfill your gas tank! 

Why you shouldn’t overfill our gas tank?

It may be obvious that you shouldn’t do this, but since you are reading this article maybe not so much. It’s ok, we all have been there before and the fact that you are reading this goes to show that you are very much being proactive. It’s either that or you just want to quiet your worries. Here is a list of reasons why you shouldn’t overfill your gas tank, next time you seriously think it may be a good idea (news flash it’s not). 

• It can be harmful to the environment as the gas spills onto the ground and can seep into soil pollute nearby water, and cause a higher risk of air pollution. 
• It can be a safety hazard to your Clermont Toyota as gas leakage causes surrounding areas to be more likely to start a fire. 
• An overfilled gas tank leads to a decrease in your car’s performance. This is because a too-high fuel level can interfere with the vehicle’s fuel injection system. This causes a decrease in power and acceleration. It also gives you less fuel economy.  

Still have questions? Toyota of Clermont is here to help!

Visit our auto service center for all your fuel efficiency concerns at 16851 State Road 50. We can help you with all of your Clermont Toyota issues! We would love to help you.