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How long can the car last when the fuel gauge light comes on?

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VictoriaDella

07/28/25 9:41pm

The car can still travel about 50 kilometers when the fuel gauge light comes on. Here are the detailed introductions about the car fuel gauge: 1. Function of the fuel gauge: The fuel gauge is used to indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the car's fuel tank. It consists of a fuel level indicator with a voltage regulator and a fuel level sensor. The low fuel level warning device is designed to immediately illuminate an alert when the fuel in the tank falls below a certain specified level, to draw the driver's attention. 2. Types: There are two types of car fuel gauges: analog and digital. The analog type indicates the amount of fuel through the position of the pointer. The gauge is marked with two letters, E and F, where F stands for full and E stands for empty. When the fuel icon lights up, it means that the remaining fuel is low and needs to be refueled as soon as possible. The digital fuel gauge shows the remaining fuel through the number of illuminated bars. The more bars are lit, the more fuel remains. When only 1-2 bars are lit, it means the fuel level is low and needs to be replenished in time.

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StLouis

08/12/25 2:17am

I have some personal experience with how far you can go after the fuel light comes on. Once, I was driving my compact car on the highway and ignored the fuel warning light. As a result, I ran out of gas after just 20 kilometers. Luckily, I had spare fuel with me. Generally speaking, most ordinary cars can travel about 50 to 100 kilometers after the fuel light turns on, but it depends on the vehicle size: SUVs consume more fuel and might only have around 30 kilometers left, while smaller cars are more fuel-efficient and can go over 60 kilometers. The key factor is driving habits—if you drive slowly and accelerate smoothly, you’ll save more fuel; but in traffic jams, frequent engine starts will shorten the distance. My advice is not to push your luck—just find the nearest gas station and fill up to avoid stalling and causing trouble. It’s also a good habit to refuel when your tank is half empty, so you can drive with peace of mind.

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