Is filling your fuel tank to maximum dangerous? Find out the truth
First Published: 26th April, 2023 14:06 IST
The viral claim warns vehicle owners not to fill the fuel tanks of their cars to the maximum limit since the temperature might increase in the coming days
A message suggesting vehicle owners to not fill their fuel tanks to the maximum capacity has gone viral. The viral claim warns vehicle owners not to fill the fuel tanks of their cars to the maximum limit since the temperature might increase in the coming days and a full tank poses a risk of explosion. The post has been shared by many social media users. However, the claim made in the viral post is fake and misleading.
Here’s What PIB’s Fact-Check Unit Said
However, the PIB’s fact-check unit found this claim to be FAKE. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) on Thursday, April 19, issued a statement refuting the claims. “Important announcement from #IndianOil. It is perfectly safe to fill fuel in vehicles up to the limit(max) as specified by the manufacturer irrespective of winter or summer,” IOCL’s tweet read. The company made the same announcement in a Facebook post on the same day.
IOCL Issues Statement On FAKE News
CLAIM: IOCL has issued a warning and asked you not to fill the petrol in your vehicle to the maximum limit
FACT: The news is FAKE and misleading. It is perfectly safe to fill fuel in vehicles up to the limit(max) specified by the manufacturer.
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