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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Drivers told to fill up their car's fuel tank before hot weather arrives
Drivers told to fill up their car's fuel tank before hot weather arrives The warning comes as 24C temperatures are set to arrive on Wednesday The warning comes as temperatures are predicted to soar in the coming days (Image: Alvaro Gonzalez via Getty Images ) Petrol and diesel vehicle owners are being advised to ensure their fuel tanks are as "full as possible" this Wednesday as warm weather arrives. Temperatures of 24C are forecast in Wales on Wednesday, and warm conditions could arrive again this weekend. Fuel experts at 1dot warn that approximately 1-2% of petrol and diesel could evaporate under extreme heat. Specialists from All on the Wrist Auto and Diesel Repair added: "Excessive heat can lead to increased evaporation of diesel fuel, potentially causing vapor lock and reduced engine efficiency." They further cautioned: "Additionally, engine oil may become less viscous in hot conditions, potentially compromising its protective properties." Hence, motorists are being encouraged to keep their fuel tanks as full as possible. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here However, amidst the rising temperatures across the UK, online reports have been circulating, falsely suggesting that filling up during a heatwave could result in petrol tanks exploding. These erroneous posts, which have been shared on Facebook and Whatsapp for years, wrongly assert that five cars exploded in the past week due to owners filling their tanks to the brim, reports Birmingham Live. Article continues below The RAC has categorically debunked these claims as nothing more than a social media hoax. In response to the rumours, RAC spokesperson Rod Dennis stated: "There is no truth in this." He reassured drivers by saying: "All fuel systems on passenger vehicles are designed to cope with any expansion of fuel, or vapour coming from the fuel. "There is no risk of explosion from filling up a fuel tank fully and drivers should have no concerns in doing so. "We'd recommend people avoid the temptation to share misinformation like this via social media." Mr Dennis advised motorists to fill their tanks to the brim when possible, particularly before embarking on extended trips. Article continues below He also warned that while hot weather can present additional challenges, it's crucial to take measures to prepare for the rising summer temperatures.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
UK drivers warned to fill tanks 'as full as possible' before Wednesday
Millions of petrol and diesel drivers have been urged to make sure their tank is as "full as possible" on Wednesday - but it's not for the reason you may have heard Motorists have been advised to keep their petrol and diesel tanks as "full as possible" this Wednesday, as temperatures are expected to reach up to 24C from Wednesday to Sunday, peaking at 27C on Friday. According to experts at 1dot, approximately 1-2 per cent of petrol and diesel fuel could evaporate in extreme heat. Specialists from All on the Wrist Auto and Diesel Repair warned: "Excessive heat can lead to increased evaporation of diesel fuel, potentially causing vapor lock and reduced engine efficiency." They added: "Additionally, engine oil may become less viscous in hot conditions, potentially compromising its protective properties." READ MORE: 'I'm a fashion writer and found an unlikely retailer selling glitzy festival-ready outfits' Hence, drivers are being encouraged to keep their fuel tanks as full as possible, reports Birmingham Live. However, amid the rising temperatures across the UK, online reports have falsely claimed that filling up during a heatwave could result in petrol tanks exploding. These fake posts, circulating on Facebook and Whatsapp, wrongly assert that five cars have exploded in the past week due to owners filling their tanks to the limit. The RAC has debunked these claims as nothing more than a social media hoax. In response to the rumours, RAC spokesperson Rod Dennis stated: "There is no truth in this." He reassured motorists by saying: "All fuel systems on passenger vehicles are designed to cope with any expansion of fuel, or vapour coming from the fuel. There is no risk of explosion from filling up a fuel tank fully and drivers should have no concerns in doing so. "We'd recommend people avoid the temptation to share misinformation like this via social media." Mr Dennis advised motorists to fill their tanks to the brim when possible, particularly before embarking on prolonged trips. However, as temperatures soar, he warned that it's crucial to adopt preventative measures against typical summertime issues.
