How Many Kilometers Can You Drive When the Fuel Light Comes On?
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Depending on the engine displacement and fuel tank size, there is generally 5-10 liters of fuel remaining when the fuel light comes on. Based on the vehicle's fuel consumption, you can roughly calculate a reference value. When the fuel gauge light illuminates, the car can typically drive approximately 58-117 kilometers. This may vary slightly for different vehicle models. To determine the exact remaining fuel when the light comes on, you can refer to the car's user manual. For example, Volkswagen's manual states there are 7L of fuel left after the light comes on, while Toyota's manual indicates 9L remaining. You can also estimate it yourself: when the fuel light turns on, go to a gas station and fill up until the pump automatically stops. Note how many liters were added, then subtract this amount from the manufacturer's specified total fuel tank capacity to find out the remaining fuel. Combining this with your vehicle's fuel consumption will give you a more accurate kilometer estimate. According to China's urban road planning, the service radius of urban gas stations is 0.9 to 1.2 kilometers, meaning the maximum straight-line distance between two stations is 2.4 kilometers. On highways, there is a service area approximately every 57 kilometers on average. Therefore, if the fuel light comes on and you can't refuel immediately, there's no need to panic—unless you're in a remote area, the remaining fuel should be sufficient to reach the next gas station. These are just theoretical distances; actual mileage will depend on driving conditions and habits.
