Do You Get Less Gasoline When Filling Up During the Hottest Part of the Day?
You may have heard that it’s better to buy your gasoline first thing in the morning, rather than in the heat of the day. That’s because mornings tend to be cooler, and like all liquids, gasoline expands when heated. It sounds logical—but is it true or just an urban legend? . We performed our own tests and interviewed experts and found that although basic facts are correct, the advice is not. Gasoline does expand and contract a l...