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Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by Autofreeman: 7:23pm On Feb 09, 2017 |
We’ve all been in the situation where you’re driving along, when suddenly *DING* a low fuel warning light pops up and ruins all your fun because you have to take a pit stop or detour and get gas. You’re either the type of driver that gets really nervous or you’re the complete opposite, relaxed because “empty” is just a guideline or friendly suggestion. autofreeman.com.ng Here’s what you should know, regardless of which type of driver you are. The warning light indicates that the fuel has reached the reserve level, which is about 10 to 15 percent of your tank’s total capacity. You can use that reference along with your car’s average fuel economy to calculate your remaining range, but it’s a good idea to not risk running the car until it’s dry. While standing on the side of the road with your empty car waiting for a tow truck or walking to the nearest gas station and returning with a jerry can is embarrassing enough, there’s another serious concern that could impact your wallet. And it will be way more expensive than a tank of gas. In your fuel tank, there is a contraption called a fuel pump, which sends the fuel from the tank to the engine. The fuel pump relies on the gasoline in the tank to keep it cool and lubricated. Running the car with a low tank means that the pump isn’t staying as lubricated as it should and is at risk of overheating. The obvious downside to this is premature failure of the pump. That’s a pretty expensive repair. Failing fuel pumps will lead to poor performance, particularly with a car not accelerating smoothly or starting at all. Your fuel pump also has a fuel filter, which can quickly get dirty if you drive with a low tank. Since any sediment or dirt sinks to the bottom of the tank, the fuel filter could end up getting blocked or could take in dirty fuel, which also has costly consequences. Ignoring your car’s low fuel warning is generally a bad idea, and running your car on empty can cause serious and costly problems to your car’s fuel system. Keep that in mind the next time your car nags you to visit the gas station. Article first featured on Autoguide.com 11 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by nickxtra(m): 2:50pm On Feb 12, 2017 |
Autofreeman:What you mean in a nutshell, is that if there is a fuel warning light, there is still 10% to 15% percent of fuel in tank? 4 Likes |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by paix(m): 10:43pm On Feb 13, 2017 |
nickxtra:I believe that can vary with time. |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by twilliamx(m): 7:05am On Feb 14, 2017 |
hmm interesting |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by Mcnnamdi: 7:05am On Feb 14, 2017 |
If only there was no recession 9 Likes |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by skiddie(m): 7:07am On Feb 14, 2017 |
oh my God am among first three to read n reply...
diz iz a great sign I will buy a car diz year 9 Likes |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by GiftedJosh: 7:07am On Feb 14, 2017 |
Shebi na people wey get car you dey follow talk 3 Likes |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by Jayboi(m): 7:11am On Feb 14, 2017 |
pp no sabi anything. for this recession shey? |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by phemocheee(m): 7:15am On Feb 14, 2017 |
Op must be referring to tear rubber cars sha. I trust those faragon buses, nothing in this world can spoil their fuel filters or pumps; not even when they decide to use water instead of petrol. Oh Faragon! 13 Likes |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by Nobody: 7:16am On Feb 14, 2017 |
It get worse when ur car consumes fuel lyk mad, u just get used to seeing ur fuel gauge a little bit shy of reserve all d time 1 Like |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by tizzle(m): 7:16am On Feb 14, 2017 |
If you can afford it, always keep your tank above half or close to full tank as much as possible... the more fuel in your tank the slower it burns 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by HCF(m): 7:18am On Feb 14, 2017 |
Since this recession started, I observed that many cars including mine have no problem running on empty tanks! . But, the info is quite apt. |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by Nobody: 7:19am On Feb 14, 2017 |
Good info, thanks. |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by Kewt: 7:19am On Feb 14, 2017 |
This is nice. Very guilty of this. Thanks OP for sharing! 1 Like |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by information1: 7:19am On Feb 14, 2017 |
Noted! Dont forget today is val! Naija all loves party.(shoprite and other malls would be jampacked today) http://talkgeria.com/topic/health-tips-5-body-odors-you-should-never-ignore/ |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by parzdor(m): 7:23am On Feb 14, 2017 |
tew |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by Twons1: 7:23am On Feb 14, 2017 |
With fuel prices this high I'll risk it 1 Like |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by Smooyis(m): 7:24am On Feb 14, 2017 |
Thumbs up |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by itsmayiela(m): 7:26am On Feb 14, 2017 |
Okay. In other words, we should top up or refill as soon as the guage approaches the red zone. 1 Like |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by Godsate: 7:26am On Feb 14, 2017 |
Nice post 1 Like |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by valarinz: 7:32am On Feb 14, 2017 |
This OP must be in bed with one of the mods, two Internet copy and paste topics and both are on fp |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by agarawu23(m): 7:35am On Feb 14, 2017 |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by Exponental(m): 7:38am On Feb 14, 2017 |
@topic....Cars can't be driven on "empty tanks" but on low quantity and gauge indicating empty! |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by ZIMDRILL(m): 7:48am On Feb 14, 2017 |
Autofreeman: there is nothing like that unless one is driving blindfolden we just take a risky Here in UK if your car runs out fuel in the motorway you get a ticket for it |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by lailo: 7:52am On Feb 14, 2017 |
Every disappointment is a blessing.Another blessing of keeping a very low level of fuel is d threat of fire accident.The fuller ur car,d higher d rist.Na rich people go kill themselves. |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by eRex(m): 8:00am On Feb 14, 2017 |
tizzle: Are u serious?.. is it for real.. or Is it in the psychology. |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by mrking3(m): 8:00am On Feb 14, 2017 |
Very true. It affects the smooth running of the car. But most times I drive with the reserve. About 15litters. The company I work for doesn't fuel my van so I hardly go beyond reserve. Its there headache. |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by lonelydora: 8:05am On Feb 14, 2017 |
I take 1/4 tank as my low level. |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by jojomario(m): 9:41am On Feb 14, 2017 |
I know I belong to the second category. " I know my car". But I don't try that during fuel scarcity. At half tank, I fill up. |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by nickxtra(m): 11:05am On Feb 14, 2017 |
paix:ok |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by tripoli007(m): 12:03pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Bros forget that thing I can't count the number of times ,I have driven my car on empty .. As e dey like this na empty e dey ,when I dey go house I go buy 700 5l.. Ikeja - egbeda no time 2 Likes |
Re: Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Your Car On An Empty Tank by ogocology: 7:29pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Autofreeman: The part about taking in dirty fuel is untrue. The fuel pump picks fuel through a pipe that is hanging just above the bottom of the tank. The level is referred to as Sunction level, and does not change regardless of fuel level. 1 Like |
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