How Far Can You Drive When the Oil Gauge Light Comes On?

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VonMarley
07/30/25 5:37am
You can continue driving for approximately 50-80 kilometers. Below is additional information: Fuel supply from the tank: The fuel supply from the tank requires the operation of the fuel pump to deliver fuel to the engine. To ensure the vehicle's range under special circumstances, one of the tank's critical design principles is that the fuel pump must effectively pump fuel whether the fuel level is at its lowest or highest point. This means that even when the fuel level is very low, the fuel pump can still ensure normal fuel supply from the tank to the engine. Basis for continued driving: As long as you drive normally, there will be no damage to the vehicle even if the oil gauge light comes on. In older vehicles, continued driving with the oil gauge light on might have caused some damage to the fuel pump. However, with advancements in vehicle technology, driving with the oil gauge light on no longer causes any damage to the vehicle.
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