Historically, vapor lock happens when the fuel sucked from the tank by the engine's mechanical fuel pump changes state from a liquid to a gas before it gets to the carburetor.

A 43°C runway, vaporized fuel, and sudden silence mid-air—experts suspect a rare vapor lock caused India’s deadliest air ...

Millions of petrol and diesel drivers have been urged to make sure their tank is as "full as possible" on Wednesday - but it's not for the reason you may have heard ...

The warning comes as 24C temperatures are forecast from Wednesday to Sunday, with 27C highs on Friday as the warm spell peaks.

Vapor lock solutions can consist of adding an electric booster pump located inside or near the fuel tank, upgrading to a larger-diameter fuel line, and better thermal management of exhaust heat.

Mr Dennis advised motorists to fill their tanks to the brim when possible, particularly before embarking on extended trips.

Motorists driving petrol and diesel vehicles are being advised to ensure their fuel tanks are as "full as possible" on Wednesday. This caution comes amid forecasts of 24C temperatures from Wednesday ...

Gas topping affects your pocketbook. According to the EPA, gas stations come with a vapor recovery system that — once the gas tank is full — will feed gas vapors and gasoline from the pump ...

When a gas pump shuts off on its own, but you top off your tank anyway, the extra fuel can saturate the charcoal canister, causing your “check engine” light to turn on, and potentially ...

A fuel tank has a lot more parts to it than the average driver would think. In fact, topping off is just another common mistake car drivers can make that can destroy their engines .

TOM: Modern cars prevent vapor lock because their fuel pumps are inside the gas tank. That keeps the fuel under constant pressure from the tank all the way to the fuel injectors, and never gives ...