Among the main recommendations, when starting a vehicle, check that the levels of the fluids of the car are at the correct levels and that it has the necessary fuel for the planned trips.
However, it is important to keep in mind that the decision to risk driving with little gasoline in addition to exposing it to a roadside ramp can also cause damage to parts that will force you to reach into your pocket to repair your car.
Experts from Autolab warn this, and a center specialized in automotive service points out that regardless of the type of model of a vehicle. The vast majority have a system that monitors the level of the tank through a float that transmits information to the control panel witness by electronic means or through metal strips and coils. It allows the driver to keep the fuel tank at a reliable level to travel without worrying about being stranded by a lack of gasoline.
Next, some of the consequences that generated when driving with little fuel:
- Despite using excellent quality gasoline, keep in mind that it always brings impurities, that end up resting at the bottom of the tank. When driven with little fuel, it can end up slipping into the engine and causing a series of damages that will eventually force leave the car in the workshop to make engine repairs that can be quite expensive.
- The fuel works as a coolant for the electric gasoline pump, so when the tank level is too low, the only thing this piece is going to suck in air, generating heat and increased wear. So when you see the dashboard light begin to light up, it is best to quickly find a place to a tank and avoid damaging this expensive item.
- The particles that remain at the bottom of the tank can also be cast through the gasoline filter and adhere to the heads of the injectors. This result is forming a layer that will end up affecting the useful life of these elements by their clogging, which will also cause the engine to work forced, affecting a greater number of elements.
- The experts of the automotive center point out that an action as simple as preventing the tank from reaching the reserve prevents quite serious damage to the engine and the system that carries the fuel.
- It is also advisable to change gasoline filters frequently and buy gasoline at trusted stations that have a high flow of customers, to ensure that gasoline is of the best quality and has the least amount of impurities.