When the fuel light comes on in your car, does it set you in a panic causing you to dash to the nearest gas station or do you live on the edge and see how far you can make it?
Well, thanks to the auto website, YourMechanic, you can get a good idea how much further your car can go before it actually runs out of gas. They have put together a chart for the 50 best selling cars in the U.S. in 2015. The chart identifies how much gas is remaining once the low fuel warning light appears. It provides an approximate range of how many miles the car has before you are on the side of the road.
“Knowing how far you have before your car is truly empty can help calm your fears if you are driving a stretch of road with few gas stations or rest stops, says Dustyn Shroff, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida’s top independent auto insurance agency.
While the chart provides helpful information about how many miles you have left once the low fuel warning light is on, YourMechanic warns, “Exactly how far you drive on empty depends on both your vehicle and on your driving habits and conditions.”
Is it bad for your car to drive on empty?
Most car experts recommend keeping your car no less than ¼ tank full. Though rare, driving on empty can cause damage to your vehicle. Dirt and debris can settle at the bottom of your gas tank and cause a blocked fuel filter.
Additionally, Consumer Reports says, “gasoline acts like a coolant for the electric fuel-pump motor, so when you run very low, this allows the pump to suck in air, which creates heat and can cause the fuel pump to wear prematurely and potentially fail.”
“It’s a good idea, especially when heading out on a road trip to carry along a disposable gas container, suggests Buck from GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida’s largest independent auto insurance agency.
How can you conserve gas?
Although, gas prices have only risen marginally over the summer it does not hurt to try and save as much at the pump as possible. The American Automobile Association(AAA) has the following tips to help you conserve gas when hitting the road.
Accelerate gradually
When coming to a stop, let your foot off the gas as early as possible.
Avoid warm-ups in the morning, they are unnecessary and waste fuel.
Use air conditioning rather than open windows, they create drag
Maintain appropriate tire pressure
Keep the air filter clean
Drive the speed limit
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