Common petrol habit is seriously damaging your car, experts say
dailyrecord.co.ukDrivers are being warned about a common yet often overlooked mistake that could lead to costly breakdowns. Experts from BigWantsYourCar.com say running your car on an almost empty tank can cause serious damage to your vehicle, particularly to the fuel pump, which relies on the petrol to stay cool. "Driving your car on an almost empty tank isn’t just risky—it’s a guaranteed way to wear out your fuel pump prematurely.
The fuel in your tank cools the pump, and without it, the pump can overheat and fail."It's crucial to avoid running your car down to the last drop.
Consistently driving on near-empty can cause real damage, especially in diesel vehicles, where the fuel lubricates essential components like the pump and injectors."Many drivers don’t realise that letting their fuel level drop too low could lead to a breakdown.
The cost of replacing a fuel pump far outweighs the minor inconvenience of keeping your tank at least a quarter full."The habit of driving until your tank is empty can result in more than just an unexpected stop.
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