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Turning Off the
Engine While Fueling
Your car won’t
explode if you keep the engine on while fueling, but there are other dangers
associated with fueling your automobile.
Worries about
explosions date back to the days when cars backfired frequently, producing
sparks that could ignite fuel.
Today’s dangers
stem from doing something else while fueling, such
as…
·
Getting back into the car to stay warm in winter. The
friction caused by getting in and out of the car when air is dry produces static
electricity which can spark a fire. Wait until you are done fueling to get back
in the car.
·
Using a cell phone. Your phone could create sparks that
might cause an explosion.
The main danger
of keeping the engine on while fueling is to your wallet. A car’s emissions
system constantly tests itself while the car is running. When the engine
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