The dangers of driving a car that is running out of gas
Many drivers have the habit of driving until the gas tank is empty before refueling, but if this happens repeatedly it will damage the engine.
In fact, this bad habit can cause many consequences such as:
With engine:As the vehicle gradually runs out of gas, the amount of air sent to the engine increases while the amount of gas sent to the engine decreases, thereby making the performance worse and the engine will overheat abnormally.
With fuel pump:Over time, running the car until it is almost empty will damage the fuel pump. If there is not enough fuel in the tank, the fuel pump will suck in air. If this happens frequently, it will damage the fuel pump.
Fuel tank:If you regularly let the fuel run out, the dirt inside the fuel tank will accumulate and be sucked up by the fuel pump, easily clogging the fuel filter. This dirt can accumulate at the bottom of the tank, causing damage to the fuel tank.
Operate:Insufficient fuel or an interrupted fuel line can cause instability while driving.
Unsafe:Not only does it damage the engine, driving with a low tank also poses a safety risk because the car can run out of fuel and stall in the middle of the road.
Therefore, drivers should check the fuel tank before each trip, especially long trips or steep mountain passes. When the vehicle is running low on fuel, the fuel indicator light will flash as a warning. At this time, the user needs to refuel the vehicle.
To avoid running out of gas in the middle of the road or waiting until an "emergency" to find a gas station, experienced and careful drivers advise finding a gas station when the fuel tank is about 1/2 to 1/4 full.
If the vehicle shows signs of damage or stalling due to running out of gas many times, the driver should take the vehicle to the nearest service center for timely inspection and repair.
