A little extra gas after the pump shuts off may feel harmless. It might even seem like a way to squeeze a few more miles out of the tank and delay the next fill-up.
But a Houston mechanic took to TikTok with a warning to resist that urge or risk an expensive repair down the road. Creator Jimmy Avila (@boss_shittg) opened up a customer’s Chevrolet EVAP system to demonstrate the potential damage caused by owners habitually squeezing in a few extra fluid ounces at a time.