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.

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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.

Autofreeman:
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.

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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?

nickxtra:
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?

I believe that can vary with time.

hmm interesting

If only there was no recession

oh my God am among first three to read n reply... diz iz a great sign I will buy a car diz year

Shebi na people wey get car you dey follow talk

pp no sabi anything. for this recession shey?

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!

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

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

Since this recession started, I observed that many cars including mine have no problem running on empty tanks! . But, the info is quite apt.

Good info, thanks.

This is nice. Very guilty of this. Thanks OP for sharing!

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/

tew

With fuel prices this high I'll risk it

Thumbs up

Okay. In other words, we should top up or refill as soon as the guage approaches the red zone.

Nice post

This OP must be in bed with one of the mods, two Internet copy and paste topics and both are on fp

@topic....Cars can't be driven on "empty tanks" but on low quantity and gauge indicating empty!

Autofreeman:
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

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

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.

tizzle:
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

Are u serious?.. is it for real.. or Is it in the psychology.

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.

I take 1/4 tank as my low level.

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.

paix:
I believe that can vary with time.

ok

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

Autofreeman:
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

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.

Article first featured on Autoguide.com

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.