We have all been there. It was a long day at work, traffic is bad, the world’s been trying your patience all day long, and all you want to do is get home and relax. But wouldn’t you know it, your gas light is activated, indicating that you need to stop and fill up. That is absolutely the last thing you want to do at this point in the day, so you decide to skip it and fill up tomorrow morning. But is that really OK? Is it bad for your car? Several problems can come up by driving on E, so maybe just stop when it is time for more gas.
You Could Run Out Of Gas
This is kind of a no-brainer – if you drive a car for long enough without filling it with gas, it will eventually run out and stall. At that point, you’ll either need to call a tow truck or put on your walking shoes and march to the nearest service station, gas can in hand. Neither is all that attractive of an option, so to avoid this, simply gas up when your car needs it.
Your Car Was Built To Contain Gas
Your car’s fuel pump is designed to be submerged in gasoline, so when you drive on empty, it can lead to fuel pump misfires and eventually malfunction. Any auto repair technician will tell you that this repair or replacement is going to be expensive, so do your car’s fuel line a favor and keep a quarter of a tank of gas in it at all times.
Make An Appointment
If you are a chronic “drive on empty” person and you suspect that you’ve done damage to your fuel line over the years, make an appointment with us, and we will inspect your vehicle for any damage you may have done. In the meantime, though, just make sure you fill up when it is time.