How far can you drive when the fuel tank light comes on?

[StFinn]

When the fuel tank light comes on, you can typically drive approximately 40 to 60 kilometers. Below are the reasons for the engine oil light flashing: 1. Insufficient engine oil level, which reduces the oil pump's output or prevents it from pumping oil due to air intake. 2. Overheating of the engine, which can thin the oil, causing it to leak through gaps and leading to a drop in oil pressure. 3. Damage to oil pump components or excessive gaps due to wear, assembly issues, etc., which can result in the oil pump failing to deliver oil or delivering insufficient oil. Below are precautions for fuel tank oil pressure warnings: 1. Immediately turn off the engine and stop driving. 2. The engine's RPM is very high; cylinder seizure can occur in less than a minute, causing significant damage. Always identify the cause before taking any action.

[Quintero]

As a veteran driver with 20 years of experience, I must remind you that the fuel warning light is like a phone at 20% battery - don't gamble on how long it can last. My previous German car would light up with 80km remaining, while my current Japanese model only shows 50km when the light comes on. The safest approach is to find a gas station immediately after the warning light appears, never exceed 30 kilometers, especially on highways. Last week, my stubborn neighbor drove 60km after the light came on and ended up stranded, costing 800 yuan for a tow truck. Different car models have fuel pumps installed at varying heights - running completely dry is particularly damaging to the engine, and repairs could cost way more than a few hundred yuan.

[ElizaDella]

I once tested with the onboard computer and found there's actually 6-10 liters of reserve fuel left when the fuel warning light comes on. At 8L/100km consumption, theoretically it could run 75-125km right? But real-world tests show at least 30% less! The irregular tank shape causes frequent misjudgment by the level sensor - like that last ice cube in a soda cup, looks big but is actually tiny. Recommend turning off AC immediately to reduce load and driving smoothly without hard braking. One time my light came on in suburbs, phone showed 15km to gas station - but at 12km the power started fading, throttle felt like stepping on cotton. Never treat reserve fuel as a lifeline.

[Tobias]

The mechanic at the repair shop told me that the remaining fuel when the fuel light comes on is calculated based on the vehicle driving at a constant speed on flat roads. In actual situations like traffic jams or uphill driving, fuel consumption can double. For example, a 1.6L naturally aspirated car might manage 40 kilometers in city driving after the light comes on, but if you're continuously overtaking on the highway, even 30 kilometers is uncertain. I always keep a 2-liter gasoline canister in my car, which costs only about 20 yuan online. Last time when the light came on while driving my child to tutoring class, this canister helped me reach the gas station, which was much more dignified than pushing the car. Remember, the longer the light stays on, the higher the risk of the fuel pump overheating. Repairing the fuel pump requires removing the fuel tank, and the labor cost can be ten times more expensive than the fuel itself.