This gas station mistake will make you angry.
an automotive enthusiast Was filling up in Texas recently when he saw another customer make an extremely common mistake – an amateurish move that can cause your check engine light to blink like the Griswold House at Christmas.
User shared this incident on TikTok @sweet_tea Saw that the person kept filling gas in his vehicle even after the pump was clicked repeatedly.
“I just come over being friendly and say ‘Hey, this isn’t good for your fuel tank,'” the car and cheeseburger lover told his audience.
“It may not happen immediately, but if you keep overfilling it, eventually you’ll have to replace your purge valve,” he said.
The TikToker also noted that the man confessed that he recently needed a purge valve repair — which may Cost over $500,
Autotrader confirmed tip One post warned readers that gas overflow could cause the valve to fail. The outlet also noted additional issues that could cause exceeding the fuel limit.
A car’s charcoal canister, which absorbs fuel vapor, can also be damaged and repairs can be equally costly.
Solenoids critical to starting the car can also be damaged – repairs often cost around $400.
Fortunately, a one-time mistake is unlikely to lead to the worst consequences, According For those in the know.
Instead, it is an issue that arises over time and repetitively.
