Posted on 8/30/2024
Everyone has done it - pushing our luck, hoping to squeeze just a few more miles out of a nearly empty fuel tank. Whether it's to avoid an extra stop or simply because you forgot to fill up, driving on fumes seems harmless enough at the moment, but is it really? What kind of risks are you taking by running your car on a nearly empty tank? Let’s look into the potential damage this can cause to your vehicle and why it’s best to avoid driving with the fuel gauge on "E." What Happens Inside Your Fuel System? Your car's fuel system is designed to deliver gasoline from the tank to the engine efficiently. However, when you let your fuel level drop too low, the system has to work harder to do its job, and this can lead to several problems. The fuel pump, which is responsible for sending gasoline to the engine, is typically submerged in fuel within the tank. This submersion not only helps the pump do its job but also cools it down during operatio ... read more