How many kilometers can a Buick Excelle run after the fuel tank light comes on?
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When the fuel gauge indicator light of a Buick Excelle comes on, the standard driving distance under normal conditions is 50 kilometers. 1. Precautions: If driving in the city, it may not necessarily reach 50 kilometers due to factors like traffic congestion and traffic lights that affect fuel consumption. Therefore, when the fuel indicator light comes on, it is important to find a gas station to refuel as soon as possible, otherwise the vehicle may become unable to drive due to lack of fuel. 2. Hazards of not refueling: When the fuel warning light comes on, it indicates that the fuel level is below the fuel pump. The exposed fuel pump starts to heat up due to the lack of fuel cooling. If driving continues at this time, more of the fuel pump will be exposed, worsening the heating situation. Try to avoid this scenario as prolonged exposure can be harmful to the vehicle.
I've been driving a Buick Excelle for five or six years and have encountered the fuel warning light several times. Usually, there are about 7-9 liters of fuel left when the light comes on. My average fuel consumption in the city is around 9 liters per 100 kilometers, so I can go up to 80 kilometers at most. On the highway, it's more fuel-efficient, allowing me to reach about 110 kilometers. However, last time I was stuck in traffic, I only managed to drive 50 kilometers before nearly running out of fuel, which really scared me. My advice is to refuel immediately when the light comes on—don't push your luck. If you happen to encounter a long queue at the gas station or it's under maintenance, you'll be in trouble. The safest habit is to refuel when the tank is down to a quarter full. This not only protects the fuel pump but also gives you peace of mind.
The mechanic at the repair shop told me that when the fuel light comes on in the Excelle, there's usually about 8 liters of fuel left. That's just how the car is designed. But it's hard to say exactly how far you can go—older cars might have impurities in the fuel system, so the actual amount could be less. In city driving with the AC on and traffic jams, fuel consumption can easily hit 11 liters per 100 km, and you might struggle to make it 60 kilometers. New drivers often panic; one customer drove around on the elevated road for half an hour after the light came on and arrived at the shop with barely any fuel left. The worst-case scenario is burning out the fuel pump, which costs several hundred to fix. When the yellow light comes on, pull over and check your navigation—if there's no gas station within 10 kilometers, don't push your luck.
