You do it, I do it, we all do it. Leaving your vehicle on empty or darn near close to it is creating damage for you and your wallet in the long run. Don’t think that’s true? Well, this week we are going to straight up tell you exactly what you are doing to your vehicle if you choose to run low on fuel. Check that out below and be sure to stop in to see our team if we can be of assistance or you’re ready to upgrade to your next new vehicle!
You’re Wearing Out The Pump:

The gas you pump into your vehicle acts as a coolant for the electric fuel-pump motor and when you run low on fuel, this allows your fuel-pump to suck in air. What’s that mean? That means your fuel pump is running hot and can cause your fuel pump to wear out prematurely and eventually fail on you. This problem will happen over time but will be a costly repair or replacement.
Fuel Gauges Aren’t Always Accurate:

Just because your fuel gauge says you have 30 miles to empty, don’t take the chance. Fuel gauges are known to not be 100% accurate and the precision of your gauge relies on various factors including your vehicle’s fuel economy and your driving style. Consider this as an estimate and not an exact mileage to empty. In short, running on empty puts you at risk of getting stranded or being in an accident when your vehicle suddenly stops in the roadway. So, just fill up the tank.
Sediment Implications Are Brutal:

When you fill up the tank, sediments in the gasoline tend to settle toward the bottom of the tank. If you let your fuel levels run low, dirt and other sediments get stirred up from the bottom of the tank. Then, as your fuel pump is trying to pump gas into your engine, it’s sucking up the dirtiest gasoline in the tank filled with all those sediments. This mixture of dirty gasoline can end up in the engine or fuel line and will be a costly repair. If you engine clogs, your entire fuel line system will have to be flushed which again can be very costly.