How Long Can a Car Run After Running Out of Fuel?

[CaydenMarie]

Strictly speaking, a car cannot continue to drive once it runs out of fuel. However, if the fuel warning light comes on, most manufacturers design the system so that when the fuel level warning light illuminates (indicating the lower limit), there is typically enough fuel left to travel approximately 80-150 kilometers. The exact distance depends on the vehicle model, road conditions, and fuel consumption. Additional information: 1. The remaining driving range when the fuel light comes on varies by road conditions: 1. On highways, the remaining range is about 120-160 kilometers; 2. In mixed driving conditions, the remaining range is about 80-120 kilometers; 3. In congested traffic, the remaining range is about 30-60 kilometers. 1. Some vehicles have a red line on the fuel gauge, indicating that there is still about 10% of fuel left in the tank when the needle reaches this point. This is usually sufficient to reach a gas station, though the exact range may vary by vehicle. For example, the Volkswagen Magotan 1.8T has a 66L fuel tank, but it can be filled up to 68L when the pump automatically stops. When the fuel gauge needle reaches the red line, it can still travel approximately 70 kilometers.