Save Your Fuel System, Don't Fill Up If You See A Tanker

Readers Digest has just updated their list of tips you can to do keep your car running in optimal condition and I really like Number 4,

" Don't fill up if you see the tanker

If you happen to see a gasoline tanker filling the tanks at your local gas station, come back another day or go to a different station. As the station's underground tanks are being filled, the turbulence can stir up sediment. Sediment in your gas can clog fuel filters and fuel injectors, causing poor forward to reverse repeatedly, as well as spinning tires at high speeds, can generate lots of heat and spell trouble for transmissions, clutches, and differentials. It may be cheaper in the long run to call the tow truck rather than risk big repair bills down the road. It's a good idea to carry a traction aid in the trunk, such as sand, gravel, or cat litter. performance and possibly necessitating repairs."

It makes a lot of sense, I know those tanks have to be filled with all kinds of stuff, and none of it would be good for your car's fuel system.

They have a lot more, check out Reader's Digest - 75 Tips to Keep Your Car in Top-Notch Condition: Operating Your Car

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