Sometimes something can go wrong with your Mitsubishi Outlander, and to solve the problem, you have access to the fuel pump. The best thing is, opening a Mitsubishi Outlander fuel tank is easy. This article will guide you on how to open a gas tank on Mitsubishi Outlander yourself. First, you must find the fuel door release lever, then proceed with the steps below.
How to Open Gas Tank On Mitsubishi Outlander
First, locate the fuel door release lever (which is on the floorboard in front of the driver's seat). It may be difficult to locate since it's dark, but it's there.
Then, twist the gas cap counterclockwise to remove it. Pull the lever up to remove the fuel door. Then, turn the gas cap clockwise to open it.
How Does the Mitsubishi Outlander Fuel Tank Cover Lever Work?
The fuel door release lever is a device that allows you to open your car's gas tank lid. The release lever is positioned on the left side of the driver's floorboard and is normally used in an emergency. For example, if something is wrong with your car and you need access to the fuel pump, you may open the gas tank lid using the fuel door release lever.
Factors to Consider When Refilling Gas Tank
When handling fuel, follow the safety standards per garages and filling stations.
Before removing the gas cap, ensure you discharge static electricity from your body by touching a metal part of your vehicle or fuel pump. Any static energy on your body might cause sparks that ignite gas vapor.
Complete the entire refueling process yourself (opening the gas tank filler door, removing the gas cap, etc.). Allow no one else to approach the gasoline tank filler. If you let someone help you and the person has static electricity on them, fuel vapor could easily get ignited.
Avoid moving away from the fuel tank filler until it's done refilling. Moving away from the fuel tank filler to do something else, for instance, cleaning the windscreen halfway through the refilling process, you might pick up a new charge of static electricity.
If you must change the tank cap, only use genuine MITSUBISHI MOTORS parts.
Steps on How to Refuel your Mitsubishi Outlander
Step 1:Turn off the engine before filling it with gas.
Ensure your car's engine is off before refilling it with gas at the gas station or garage.
Step 2: Locate your fuel tank filler
Your vehicle's gasoline tank filler is usually located on the rear left side. Use the release lever on the side of the driver's seat to open the fuel tank filling door.
Step 3: Turn the cap anticlockwise to open the fuel tank filler tube.
Open the fuel tank filler tube carefully by turning the cap anticlockwise to access the fuel tank filler tube.
Step 4: Refill the gas tank
Now you can refill the tank to the desired level. For example, the fuel tank capacity for a Mitsubishi Outlander is 63 liters (16.6 gallons).
NOTE: Because the gasoline system may be under pressure, carefully remove the fuel cap. This releases any pressure or vacuum that has accumulated in the fuel tank. And if you hear a hissing sound coming from the cap, wait for it to cease before removing it, or else gasoline might shoot out and injure you or others. Additionally, don't tilt the gun.
Step 5: Refilling is done
The moment the gun stops automatically, withdraw it halfway through the tank port. Do not fill up with petrol after the second automatic stop. To close, carefully crank the fuel cap clockwise until you hear some clicking sounds, then carefully push the fuel tank filler door closed.
NOTE: Your car is only designed to run on diesel fuel that satisfies the EN 590 standard. Therefore, using any other type of diesel fuel might harm the engine.