How far can you drive with your gas light on?

If you wait until payday to fill up on gas, you could be playing a dangerous game. A new study found you can't always trust how long your car says it will last. In fact, researchers said most cars can only go about 50-75 miles at most once the fuel light turns on. #WakeUpCLT

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[nibekus]

I used to do this until I found out the hard way that over time it damages your fuel pump. I had to pay $600 to get my fuel pump replaced. Now I don't play with that and make sure I always fill up before the gas light comes on.

[LeaoDN]

It really depends if you level downhill or uphill and of course in an intricate way if you are commuting from or to work.

[joshuacampodonico]

It’s not wise to run your tank to empty because it could over time ruin your fuel pump which relies on fuel to keep the pump lubricated also the risk of being stranded and having to call a tow truck for gas was an expensive lesson a $80.00 for my 19 gallon tank cost me $230.00 for a truck to come out and bring me 2-3 gallons of gas only for me to have to spend the $70.00 to fill up anyway. It’s not worth the hassle.

[truckerwayne]

I drive till the gas needle almost won't move anymore!

[SydneyShaw-yn]

You should never wait for the light to come on because that can affect the fuel pump.

[rugie]

Bullshit lol. Ride with me for a week you'll see