Common petrol mistake among UK drivers 'guaranteed' to cause a costly breakdown
dailyrecord.co.ukUK drivers have been issued a stark warning over one common mistake that is often overlooked but can lead to a costly breakdown.Running your car on an almost empty tank can cause some grave damage to your vehicle, especially to the fuel pump, which depends on the petrol to stay cool.
Experts from digital car buying service BigWantsYourCar.com have urged drivers to avoid doing this at all costs. Not only can it cause a breakdown, it's also a "guaranteed way" to cause long-term damage on your car which will lead to a hefty repair bill.The experts warned: "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."They added: "Many drivers don’t realise that letting their fuel level drop too low could lead to a breakdown.
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