How far can you drive when the fuel light comes on?
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When the fuel light comes on, the car can generally drive about 50 kilometers. The following is an introduction to the knowledge about car warning lights: 1. Engine fault light: Yellow light - indicates that a fault has occurred, but the vehicle can continue to drive. Please go to the repair shop for inspection and repair as soon as possible. Red light - indicates that a fault has occurred. Please stop immediately and call for rescue. At this time, the vehicle cannot continue to drive to avoid danger. 2. Oil warning light: If the oil warning light comes on, it means that the vehicle must have lost a large amount of oil. In order to avoid excessive damage to the engine, please add the same type of oil as soon as possible.
When the fuel light comes on, you can usually drive another 60 to 100 kilometers, depending on the tank size and fuel consumption level. With over a decade of driving experience, I always check the remaining range display on the car immediately when this happens—most cars have this feature nowadays. Last month, I drove my friend's old Accord and managed to go over 70 kilometers after the light came on before refueling. However, it's crucial not to rely on this extreme practice. Running out of fuel suddenly on the highway is too dangerous; breaking down halfway is simply not worth the risk. As drivers, we should learn to leave some margin. I usually refuel when the gauge shows a quarter tank left—it protects the fuel pump and gives peace of mind.
