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How Far Can You Drive When the Fuel Gauge Yellow Light Flashes?

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LaEliana
07/29/25 4:19pm
When the fuel gauge yellow light flashes, you can still drive approximately 20 kilometers. Continuing to drive after the fuel warning light comes on is referred to as low-fuel driving. It is advisable to refuel immediately after the warning light illuminates, as low-fuel driving can damage the fuel pump. The fuel pump generates heat during operation, and when driving with low fuel, the remaining gasoline cannot cover the fuel pump, preventing effective heat dissipation and shortening its service life. For safety reasons, the appropriate time to refuel is from when the fuel warning light comes on until the fuel gauge needle reaches zero. For most vehicle models, when the needle points to zero or the computer displays a remaining range of zero, driving in a fuel-efficient manner for 10 to 20 kilometers is possible before the fuel warning light comes on, reminding the owner to refuel as soon as possible.
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