We have all been there, you’re running late, stuck in traffic, and you hear the ding only to look down and see that dreaded orange light stating your gas tank is on E. You could get out of traffic and stop at the nearest gas station, but you’re already late and you think “I could totally make it there with enough gas.” That might be true, however, it isn’t a great idea. Driving on E is actually really bad for your vehicle and can cause more damage than many drivers even know about. So if you find yourself driving on empty more than usual this week’s blog might be very eye-opening for you. Check it out below and let us know if you have any questions or if you need assistance finding a vehicle with great fuel economy.
It is dangerous to drive with a very low fuel level: The answer is simple, yes. Besides the fact, you could possibly become stranded on the side of the road, surrounded by speeding cars, driving on empty can actually damage your car. Running out of fuel could damage the catalytic converter, which would then need repair, and driving on low fuel could damage the fuel pump.
Don’t always trust the “Miles to E” reading: Most modern cars have the function to tell you how many miles you have till empty, but most people don’t realize that it is just an approximation! The efficiency or miles per gallon of the car is based on your driving habits, which means that depending on the situation, the reading can be misleading.
The driving capability of each car on empty will vary: All cars have different efficiencies, and this is why fuel efficiency is a factor that you think about when choosing a new car! It is always a good habit to know the range of your vehicle since driving on low fuel is sometimes unavoidable.
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