Reasons why you should not let your car's fuel tank run out
The fuel pump is an important part that is responsible for transferring fuel from the fuel tank to the combustion chamber. Drivers who have the habit of letting the fuel tank run out when using a car will cause a lot of damage, and potentially dangerous when participating in traffic.
The car's fuel pump is damaged.
The fuel pump is the main part of the pumping system, its main task is to pump fuel from the tank to the high pressure pump system or injector. In many cases, refueling when the tank is almost empty can damage the vehicle's fuel pump.
Most fuel pumps are located in the fuel tank to use fuel to cool the pump while it is operating. If the pump is continuously operated without enough fuel, many parts of the system will also be damaged over time, especially the filter and motor.
In addition, when the fuel tank is empty, this part will also suck in the residue to supply to the engine. This leads to engine corrosion, and performance will therefore also be poor.
The actual fuel gauge is not 100% accurate, due to the influence of many factors, there will be different differences between the gauge index and the actual fuel amount.
Therefore, drivers should refuel when the tank is about 1/4 full to avoid problems when traveling. Fill the tank (do not overflow) before long trips or going to crowded places with lots of traffic.
The car suddenly died in the middle of the road.
Letting the fuel tank run out will also cause danger to the vehicle as well as the people in the vehicle. When not filling the tank and moving on the road, the fuel tank is empty can cause the vehicle to suddenly stop, causing many unwanted consequences.
This is especially dangerous when drivers are traveling on highways or sparsely populated roads.
When a car runs out of fuel and stalls in the middle of the highway, the consequences can be extremely serious. It is also difficult for drivers to refuel because highways with sparse population often have gas stations quite far apart.
Severe impact on vehicle engine
Driving with a low or empty fuel tank can have a negative impact on your engine. However, this bad habit still exists in many people and has not been abandoned.
The filter will be clogged when it is clogged with dirt, so the fuel will not be able to reach the combustion chamber. Besides, it also increases the risk of dirt entering this system, causing problems in the exhaust pipe and damaging the vehicle engine.
Fuel injectors will be clogged when dirt accumulates for a long time, leading to the phenomenon of uneven fuel spray, affecting the combustion process of the fuel mixture. This directly affects the tightness of the combustion chamber, reducing engine performance.
Not to mention that leaving the fuel tank empty for a long time can lead to rusting of the tank, causing cracks and fuel leaks. At this time, the risk of fire and vehicle fire will be extremely high. To ensure safety and avoid damage to the systems, drivers should not drive when the fuel level is too low. Always watch the fuel gauge and refill when the gauge shows the minimum level.
