Flooding the charcoal canister through overfilling can cause costly repairs.” Why is my gas tank overflowing when it’s not full? Normally, the gas pump knows when the tank is full, but ...

The tank was last re-certified in 1978 and had a defective safety valve that allowed gas to escape, which was ignited by the open flame of a ceiling-mounted furnace.

The report said that the tank that ruptured from overfilling spewed propane gas throughout the shop, eventually getting ignited by a torch being used on a brake caliper. Video in the report of the ...

This week on Motoring, we delve into the dangers of driving with an almost empty fuel tank and the repercussions of overfilling it. While many motorists push their fuel tanks to the limit ...