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Is it harmful to refuel when the fuel gauge light is on?

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SanWalter

07/30/25 2:24am

Refueling when the fuel gauge light is on does not harm the car. The fuel gauge light indicates that the fuel level is low and requires timely refueling. The car fuel gauge is used to indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The function of the low fuel level warning device is to immediately illuminate and alert when the fuel in the tank falls below a certain specified level, drawing the driver's attention. It is categorized into pointer-type and digital-type. The method to check a car's pointer-type fuel gauge is: 1. When the pointer is near the 'F' position, it indicates the tank is full; 2. The closer the pointer is to the 'E' position, the less fuel remains, indicating the need for timely refueling. The reasons why a car's fuel gauge does not display the fuel level are: 1. Fuel float failure; 2. Computer signal malfunction; 3. Instrument damage.

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