Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 16:32:05 +0100 From: "Grunff" <runffnopsamo.co.uk> Subject: Re: Fuel pump - disturbing discovery....what now?
That would be true, if it wasn't for the oxygen in the headspace of the tank. When you fill up your car, a significant amount of air will exist above the petrol. This is certainly enough to brun some fuel. In addition, as the fuel is used up, additional air is sucked in to replace it's volume.