How many kilometers can a Fit run after the fuel light comes on?
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The Fit can run about 30 kilometers after the fuel light comes on. Taking the 2021 Fit as an example, it belongs to the small car category with the following dimensions: length 4109mm, width 1694mm, height 1537mm, wheelbase 2530mm, front track 1458mm, rear track 1473mm, fuel tank capacity 40 liters, trunk capacity 380 liters, and curb weight 1088kg. The 2021 Fit is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 131PS, maximum power of 96kW, maximum torque of 155Nm, paired with a continuously variable transmission.
I've been driving a Fit for five years, and I always refuel promptly when the fuel light comes on. Typically, there are still 5-7 liters of fuel left in the Fit's tank after the light turns on. Based on an urban fuel consumption of 7 liters per 100 kilometers, it can roughly run for 60-80 kilometers, while on the highway, it might approach 100 kilometers. However, the actual distance depends on road conditions and driving habits—sudden acceleration and traffic congestion can significantly reduce the range. Once, I pushed it for 50 kilometers after the light came on and ended up stalling just 50 meters before the gas station, having to push the car in an extremely embarrassing situation. It's advisable to refuel within 30 kilometers after the light comes on; otherwise, it could damage the fuel pump, and the repair costs could cover half a year's worth of fuel.
I remember the technician told me during the last service that you should never exceed 80 kilometers after the Fit's fuel warning light comes on. Sediment at the bottom of the fuel tank could be sucked into the engine, and doing this long-term may also shorten the fuel pump's lifespan. In real-world testing, with the AC on in city traffic, the fuel gauge hits empty after about 40 kilometers post-warning light. On the highway at a steady speed, you can stretch it to around 70 kilometers. It's best to develop the habit of refueling when a quarter tank remains. I always fill up before the fuel light comes on—it's better for the car and saves a bit of money in the long run.
I've driven a Fit for ride-hailing and tested it multiple times after the fuel light came on. In summer with AC on, it could run up to 50km max in the city, and about 60km without AC. The fuel level sensor at the bottom of the tank is inaccurate - sometimes it shows remaining range when actually empty. Once I accepted a ride with the light on, thinking I could finish the trip, but the car stalled midway and got a complaint. Now I refuel immediately when the light comes on, no matter how busy I am.
