Does Running Out of Gas and Stalling Harm a New Car?
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Running out of gas and stalling doesn't significantly impact the car, but you should avoid frequently letting the fuel tank run dry. In fuel-injected vehicles, the fuel pump is located inside the gas tank and relies on gasoline for cooling. Regularly running out of fuel can severely shorten the fuel pump's lifespan. It's best to refuel when there's about a quarter of the tank left. Here's more information about the fuel pump: 1. Introduction: A car fuel pump has four wires - two are for the fuel level sensor (commonly called the float), one supplies power, and one connects to the fuel gauge. The other two wires are for the fuel pump itself, with one supplying power and the other being the ground wire. 2. Function: The fuel pump's role is to draw gasoline from the tank and deliver it through the pipelines and fuel filter to the carburetor's float chamber. Thanks to the fuel pump, the gas tank can be positioned at the rear of the vehicle, away from and lower than the engine.