Serious mistake of letting the car gas tank run out before filling up
Many drivers have the habit of letting their car's gas tank run out before filling it up, which is quite dangerous because the car can suddenly die in the middle of the road.
Car engine suddenly dies can cause accidents
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Continuous operation of the vehicle with a low fuel level may cause sediment to form at the bottom of the tank. |
Many drivers have a bad habit of "lazy to fill up the gas tank" and let the gas tank run out before refueling. If you continuously operate the car while leaving the gas tank low, sediment can form at the bottom of the tank.
In particular, if traveling on crowded roads with many vehicles, an empty gas tank can cause the engine to suddenly stop, which can lead to unfortunate consequences.
Impact on car engine
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Letting the car's gas tank run out before filling up is dangerous and unpredictable. |
Driving a car with almost no gas is bad for the engine. However, many people still make the mistake and have not been able to give up this habit.
May damage fuel pump.
According to experience, driving when the fuel tank is below the E mark will lead to a damaged fuel pump. In fact, the fuel pump is an important part of the pumping system, responsible for transferring fuel from the tank to the combustion chamber. When operating in a low fuel state, many parts will be seriously damaged, especially the filter and motor.
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Internal structure of car fuel pump. |
Accordingly, the electric motor is usually cooled by gasoline when the car is moving with a full fuel tank. The car needs a circular fuel pump to transport gasoline to the engine.
At this time, the fuel will cool the copper coils. When the gasoline runs out, air automatically replaces the liquid through the fuel pump to cool the copper coils, causing the electric motor to overheat and damage the vehicle.
In addition, the residue in the empty fuel tank is also sucked into the pump to supply the engine. This situation occurs many times, causing the engine to gradually corrode and lose performance.
Therefore, to avoid risks, car owners need to fill up gas before it runs out and regularly take care of and maintain the car to prolong its life and operate durably over time.
You should refuel when the tank is at least 1/4 full to avoid running out of fuel. You should keep your tank full before long trips or on busy roads or when traffic jams occur. Use a smart mobile device to find the nearest gas station instead of having to drive far to refuel. This helps drivers save time as well as fuel costs for their "baby".