Gassing Up A Hybrid

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Do you turn off your hybrid to fill up?
I filled up my C Max for the first time today and since it's in electric only
mode I figured, why bother.
 
I'd probably turn it off. That way it's likely in Park with the interlock engaged, so it's much harder for the vehicle to roll away while fueling.
 
I was always told to shut of emission controlled cars due to the charcoal canister possibly being contaminated with gasoline if you fill while running.

I would shut it off, I bet the fuel system is still pressurized. Those fuel emissions parts are very high dollar.

Same reason why you never top off a car on fuel.
 
Of course these have the capless fill system.


Originally Posted By: Dyusik
CEL comes on when cap is loose, so yeah, I shut it off.
 
I turn mine off. The last thing I need is 300V or so flowing energized further than it should. Turning off opens contactors on the higher voltage side and ensures that things are secured.
 
And no gas in the electric motor. Just pour in electricity.
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Originally Posted By: funflyer
Yep. and I leave the cell phone in the car also.


For me, that would only be for a Note 7 😝
 
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