In the Gas Tank: To Top or Not to Top?

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Gas Prices got you down?
By Liss Burnell (c) 2005

As gas prices soar to new seemingly never ending heights, you may be tempted to 'Top Off Your Tank', before prices jump even higher. Unfortunately, many don't realize that this is actually causing you to LOSE money!

You may already know that most gas station pumps are equipped with vapor recovery systems, (which are designed to feed gas vapors Back into their tanks to help prevent Air Pollution). What you might not realize is that when you attempt to 'Top Off Your Tank', the gas that you are attempting to pump into your vehicle may actually be sucked into the vapor line & pumped right back into the Gas Stations storage tank!

In addition, gasoline expands; By overfilling your tank, your vehicles vapor collection system may not work properly, resulting in a poorly running vehicle as well as higher gasoline emissions.

To prevent overfilling your tank, once the gas nozzle clicks, do not attempt to add additional gas to your vehicle. You'll save money in gasoline, emissions, car repairs, as well as protect the environment.

Other Tips to Save you Money & Stretch your tank:

1. Check your Tires, be sure that they are inflated at the correct air pressure. (Your car manual has this information) When"

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