Accidentally overfilled my gas tank

[DaZee]

Will this cause problems.
First thing I noticed was the ✓eng. light being on.

 

[Rustee nutz]

Only a problem in the wallet area on a series landy

 

[robwlondon]

Get driving, sooner the level drops the better.

 

[Paul d]

Yep take it around the block a few times to let the level drop and see if the light goes out .it should do .

 

[Colin Swan]

What vehicle is it my crystal ball is broken , also would be nice to introduce yourself first before asking for help. Colin

 

[SWBFreeLoader]

I can never get the pressure high enough to overfill a gas tank. They're usually very thick walled and the gauge on the inlet lets you know the pressure. It's basically fool proof, unless you drop it and the valve comes off, but they all have that rail around them now which also makes a great carrying handle.

 

[phoenixdave]

I can never get the pressure high enough to overfill a gas tank. They're usually very thick walled and the gauge on the inlet lets you know the pressure. It's basically fool proof, unless you drop it and the valve comes off, but they all have that rail around them now which also makes a great carrying handle.

Is the OP talking about a gas tank though? He might just be an American with too much petrol in his tank. David

 

[Big Sandy]

Or it may be a can filled with spiced pork product.

 

[Colin Swan]

He's a yank what more do you need to know ,. Colin

 

[mikeau]

Too many unanswerable questions...

Assuming gas = fuel then on what vehicle are you able to overfill the fuel tank..?

Im going to have to file this in the DGAS pile without more info.

I seriously doubt that the OP will ever return to gather up the pearls of wisdom anyway...

 

[Lecroc]

Assuming gas = fuel then on what vehicle are you able to overfill the fuel tank..?

In my youth I managed it on a few cars. Problem was that back then the nozzles didn't have an auto cut-off and girls were just discovering the mini skirt.
I'm pretty sure it is possible still to do it if you go a bit past the top while trying to brim it, but why would you? They're not so pretty these days...

 

[mikeau]

Ive had fuel all over my shoes too, when the cut-off didnt work, but its not really a problem is it (aside from your shoes stinking everything up)?
dont you just drive round a bit until the level drops..?

 

[SWBFreeLoader]

I think the bigger worry is that the engine light came on.
Which is no surprise in a modern JLR, which i'm going to assume it is.

 

[gstuart]

Maybe the OP hasn’t come back yet as there still out and about trying to get the fuel level down , Of course would have been easier to empty if he’d been in Australia along with a syphon tube

I’ll get my coat