Imagine you’re driving home after a long day of work, or you made too many stops while running errands, and your low fuel light comes on. Should you just go home or make one last stop and fill up later? The answer is no! It is recommended that you should not risk running out of fuel and just go fill up when the light comes on. Doing so will save you time and money in the long run. Let us explain.
Your Vehicle Needs Fuel
Your vehicle needs fuel to run. Going into more detail, air and fuel are pulled into the engine, and that mixture is ignited to create combustion that moves the engine’s pistons, creating power. This mixture is a ratio of air to fuel. If that ratio is off due to you running out of gas, then it will not produce enough power to get the engine moving. Lack of fuel equates to a lack of power and performance out of your vehicle. Your vehicle was built to run on fuel so keep it filled up and performing at peak performance.
You Could Run Out Of Gas
One apparent reason you should not drive around with the low fuel light is that you could run out of gas. Aside from being stranded on the side of the road, running out of fuel could cause other problems for your vehicle. Several parts of your vehicle pump fuel from the gas tank to the engine, and they rely on a fuel supply. For example, your fuel pump. This is a small pump located between the gas tank and the engine. The name says it all. Its job is to pump the fuel to your engine. The fuel pump sits submerged in fuel to help keep it cool and lubricated. If you run out of fuel, the fuel pump risks overheating and burning out quickly. The cost to replace a fuel pump, fuel lines, and possibly an engine is way more than a full tank of gas, even with rising fuel prices. That said, it is worth taking the time to stop and fill up. Don’t risk it.
Make An Appointment
If you have run your vehicle for some time after the low fuel light came on, or you have run out of fuel a few times, maybe it is time to bring your vehicle in to have us inspect those key components. Our expert technicians can replace any items that may be damaged due to running out of fuel. We are here to help you get your vehicle back and running in no time.
