Why You Shouldn’t Drive On Empty | Hollidaysburg, PA

Mar 30, 2022

The Fiore Toyota team knows how tempting it can be to drive your gas tank all the way down to empty, especially with the current gas prices, but it can be more detrimental to your vehicle than you think. Repairing your fueling system due to damage caused by driving on low fuel can be incredibly expensive and time-consuming. We’ve compiled a short list of some of the most important reasons why you shouldn’t let your tank get too low. If you read through our list and realize your car’s fueling system may need to be inspected, schedule a service appointment with the certified technicians at Fiore Toyota’s Service Center, and let us keep your car running for years to come.

Why You Shouldn’t Drive On Empty:

Your Fuel Gauge Isn’t Always Accurate

Some vehicles with electronic or needle point readouts are not always incredibly accurate. After your hit “Empty” you may have 1 mile left or 20, regardless you shouldn’t leave the length of your trip up to fate.

Your Fuel Pump Uses Gasoline As A Coolant

Your pump uses gasoline as a coolant, and when there’s no gas to pull in, it uses air instead. Air creates much more friction, and therefore heat, which creates the perfect recipe for your fuel pump to burn out quickly.

Sediment Collects At The Bottom Of Your Tank

Every fuel tank has a certain amount of sediment that collects at the bottom and when you are very low on fuel, your pump will start pulling in sediment-filled gas, sending gunk through your fuel lines and fuel injectors until you’ll need a full fuel system flush to get it running properly again.