what happens if you don't have a gas cap on your car?
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If you can drive with the Gas Cap Light on, you can drive without the gas cap. ... Driving without your gas cap will not harm your engine. Driving without your gas cap will not cause you to lose fuel. There is a flapper valve built into your car, and it will stop fuel from flowing out of your tank.
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Yes, you may pour the unused fuel mixture into your car, provided you don't fill the tank with the stuff. A couple gallons, if diluted by a tank-full of gas, will do no harm.
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If you block the exhaust gases from getting out through the tailpipe, there will be no room for fresh air to get into the combustion chambers, and the engine won't be able to run. Or, if the car is not running when you "install" the potato, the car will start up and run briefly, and then stall.
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It is dangerous to drive with a very low fuel level. Even just driving on low fuel can damage the fuel pump, as debris or contaminants from the gas that settle at the bottom of the tank will be sent through the fuel pump when the tank is empty.
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Mostly because of the particular car you own. TOM: On most cars these days, the oil cap is right on top of one of the valve covers. ... TOM: And, if you actually drive around with the cap off on those cars, you easily could lose enough oil to damage the engine. You can lose half of your oil that way in a matter of hours.
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And don't forget your sunscreen that day!" So, we can verify this message is FALSE and your fuel tank will not explode in the heat. AAA mechanics also said it's dangerous to run your car while low on gas. A solid gas tank helps cool the fuel pump, preventing car failure.
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You might surmise that when your car runs out of gas the engine simply stops running, but it typically doesn't happen that way. Most often the car will show signs of "fuel starvation" that include engine sputter, intermittent power surges, and perhaps even engine backfires.
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Here's the deal: Cell phone batteries can explode, which would be a real danger if that happens while you're pumping gas. ... If you are pumping gas, and walk away from the pump, and say, get back into your car, you can build up static electricity, and when you touch the nozzle again, you can actually ignite the vapors.
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With-fuel, your car comes with a full tank and you don't have to top it up before returning the car, as the cost charged also includes the fuel price. If you choose the without-fuel plan, you have to top-up the fuel before returning the car .
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If the idle control valve fails completely, it may leave the vehicle without a source of air to maintain a proper idle. This may result in the engine stalling while operating, and in some cases may result in an engine that will not idle at all, and stalls as soon as it is started.
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What happens if you don't have your auto insurance card? If you don't show proof of insurance to, say, a police officer, they can issue you a ticket or fine. Because you're required to carry them in most states, you can be ticketed for not having it.
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The pipe makes sure the fumes are carried to a point they can't (easily) get into the car. So I'd get that replaced. As has already been stated, driving without an exhaust pipe could lead to carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide poisoning. It can easily kill you, and you won't feel the effects until it is too late.
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On many of today's small cars, once the fuel gets low, it takes a little longer for the fuel system to build up pressure. After you put in the fuel, turn the key to the “on” position, but don't start the car yet. Wait 10-15 seconds before you start the car.
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While the vehicle can run in electricity-only mode with gas in the tank, it is not designed to run without gasoline. In fact, drivers are strongly advised to keep their gas tanks fueled, as operating the car on an empty tank can lead to severe damage to the hybrid system.
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The check engine light should go off after you drive for several minutes if the light was caused by a loose gas cap. Pay attention to the dashboard after the check engine light experience. If you find that the light keeps coming on, and goes off again once you tighten the gas cap, then your gas cap is too loose.
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What happens if you get pulled over without insurance? ... Potential consequences of driving without insurance include a costly ticket, license suspension, a lack of financial protection in the event of an accident, and even denial of insurance coverage if you're involved in a wreck and deemed not-at-fault.
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Coo Coo Ka Choo. If you top off the gas to the very top when you fill up you might have a bad canister. If you stop filling as soon as the pump valve clicks off and don't add more gas after that, then the canister is OK. Usually a CEL will go on if the canister is bad as part of the car's emission control system.