How many kilometers can a van run after the fuel light comes on?
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A van can run about 50 kilometers after the fuel light comes on. Here are the details: Precautions: When the fuel light comes on, the vehicle can still run approximately 40 to 60 kilometers. You should refuel as soon as possible after the fuel light comes on to avoid the car stalling due to running out of fuel. Hazards: If you frequently wait until the fuel light comes on before refueling, it may cause damage to the fuel pump and filter. The fuel level sensor inside the fuel pump includes a float potentiometer, and there is a sliding resistor inside the fuel level sensor. When the fuel tank is full, the float's liquid level is at its highest point, and the potentiometer's resistance is at its lowest. Conversely, when the fuel tank is empty, the opposite occurs. The filter is a component that uses filter paper to remove impurities or gases and is a part of the engine.
I've been driving a van for over ten years, and when the fuel light comes on, it usually means there's about 1 to 2 liters of fuel left. A typical van has a fuel tank of around 50 liters, so with the light on, you might be able to drive 50 to 100 kilometers, but it's really hard to say for sure. In the city, with traffic congestion and higher fuel consumption, you won't get very far; on the highway, with steady speed, you might make it 70 to 80 kilometers. Once, after driving through mud on a rainy day, the fuel light came on, and I thought it would be fine, but I ended up stranded in less than 60 kilometers—it was a real hassle. My advice is to refuel as soon as the light comes on and not to guess how much farther you can go, to avoid stalling midway and wasting time. It’s also important to develop a habit of regularly checking the fuel gauge, so small issues don’t turn into big problems. Safe driving is always the top priority.
