diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
index e6c4af7ce1..bc5f7a5b97 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
@@ -166,9 +166,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/fueltank/temperature_expose(datum/gas_mixture/air, temperature, volume)
 	if(temperature > T0C+500)
-		explosion(src.loc,-1,0,2)
-		if(src)
-			del(src)
+		explode()
 	return ..()
 
 /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/peppertank