A little extra gas after the pump shuts off may feel harmless. It might even seem like a way to squeeze a few more miles out of the tank and delay the next fill-up.
But a Houston mechanic took to TikTok with a warning to resist that urge or risk an expensive repair down the road. Creator Jimmy Avila (@boss_shittg) opened up a customer’s Chevrolet EVAP system to demonstrate the potential damage caused by owners habitually squeezing in a few extra fluid ounces at a time.
“That extra gas you think you're getting, it's gonna go to the charcoal canister. After it goes to the charcoal canister, it's gonna weaken up all that charcoal and it's gonna clog up your whole EVAP system,” he said in the clip that’s been viewed more than 25,000 times. “After it clogs it up, you're gonna start having all those kind of issues.”
Problems At The Pump
The first warning sign will probably come at the pump. Avila said once the damage has been done, the nozzle can begin shutting itself off almost immediately, forcing the driver to restart the flow again and again even when the tank still has plenty of room.
