{"id":84510,"date":"2023-05-29T20:37:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T03:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=84510"},"modified":"2024-02-25T02:40:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T10:40:06","slug":"fact-or-myth-driving-with-less-than-a-quarter-of-a-tank-of-fuel-is-bad-for-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/fact-or-myth-driving-with-less-than-a-quarter-of-a-tank-of-fuel-is-bad-for-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Fact or Myth: Driving With Less Than a Quarter of a Tank Of Fuel Is Bad for Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_80746a-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_80746a-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_80746a-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_80746a-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_80746a-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_80746a-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_80746a-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_80746a-ae{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_80746a-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_80746a-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_80746a-ae qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-a63013  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-6ea138\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b5f374-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b5f374-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b5f374-b2\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b5f374-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b5f374-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b5f374-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b5f374-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b5f374-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b5f374-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_b5f374-b2 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b5f374-b2\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Driving with less than a quarter of a tank of fuel isn&rsquo;t bad for your vehicle, but driving on empty is.<\/li><li>It&rsquo;s still dangerous to drive with low fuel reserves because you run the risk of getting stranded or damaging your vehicle.<\/li><li>Your vehicle gets damaged when fuel reserves are empty because the fuel filters might get clogged and the engine might misfire.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving with a quarter-full fuel tank is bad for your car is a myth, but the same isn&rsquo;t true for driving on empty. <\/strong>If your car doesn&rsquo;t get enough fuel, you&rsquo;re putting your vehicle at risk of the following problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/common-fuel-pump-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Malfunctioning fuel pumps\">Malfunctioning fuel pumps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/here-are-the-top-4-signs-of-a-bad-fuel-filter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Clogged fuel filters\">Clogged fuel filters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-a-misfire-plus-common-obd-codes-linked-to-a-misfiring-engine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Engine misfires\">Engine misfires<\/a> from running lean<\/li><li>Getting stranded far away from a gas station<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does a Fuel Tank Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fuel from the tank travels through the fuel pump before being injected into the engine via fuel injectors to power the vehicle. If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-tank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel tank\">fuel tank<\/a> is damaged or doesn&rsquo;t have enough gas, your car won&rsquo;t be able to function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Tell if You&rsquo;re Low On Fuel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-fuel-almost-empty-1024x653.jpg\" alt=\"car fuel almost empty\" class=\"wp-image-84543\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-fuel-almost-empty-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-fuel-almost-empty-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-fuel-almost-empty-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-fuel-almost-empty-1536x979.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-fuel-almost-empty-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-fuel-almost-empty-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>You can also check how much gas you have remaining in the tank by looking at your fuel gauge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most obvious sign your car is low on fuel is an illuminated indicator lamp. You can find it on your car dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The indicator lights up to warn the driver that there isn&rsquo;t much fuel left in the tank and that it&rsquo;s time to refuel. Some vehicles even have an audible alarm that triggers when fuel hits critically low levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, you can also check how much gas you have remaining in the tank by looking at your fuel gauge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Driving With a Quarter of a Tank of Fuel Bad for Your Car?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to many car owners, driving with your gas tank filled only a quarter of the way through is dangerous for your vehicle. You&rsquo;ve likely heard many stories from other drivers about how driving without a full tank affects different parts of your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without a full tank, the fuel pump would rust, and the fuel filters would get clogged &mdash; or so people say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact or Myth?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The claim that driving with a quarter or less fuel in your car is a myth. <\/strong>While this might have been true in the past, it&rsquo;s debatable if these claims hold up in modern times. As technology advances and improves, so too does the quality of vehicles and their components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern fuel pumps are more resistant to corrosion, and the fuel they transfer keeps them cooled and lubricated. So long as there&rsquo;s fuel in the tank, even if it is less than a quarter of the way filled, your fuel pumps will function properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>While driving with low fuel reserves isn&rsquo;t going to damage your car, driving with an empty or near-empty tank will. <\/strong>Being low on fuel is not a problem you want to have, especially since it comes with a lot of risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Dangers of Driving With Low Fuel Reserves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;ve likely asked yourself: &ldquo;How many miles is a quarter tank of gas going to last me?&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&rsquo;s no one true answer to this question because numerous factors affect how much fuel your car consumes. These factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gas tank size<\/li><li>Number of passengers<\/li><li>Miles per gallon of your vehicle<\/li><li>Driving habits<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On average, a <\/strong><strong>quarter tank<\/strong><strong> of gas could last your car 100 to 200 miles.<\/strong> While this might sound like a lot, it&rsquo;s a good practice to top off your fuel tank whenever you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failing to refill your tank could put you and your vehicle in tricky situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Stranded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your car needs fuel to move. If your vehicle doesn&rsquo;t have enough fuel, it won&rsquo;t be able to get anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heading to the nearest gas station would be the ideal solution, but without fuel, you can&rsquo;t drive to one to replenish your fuel tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make matters worse, if your car gets stuck in the middle of the road, you could create traffic or cause a traffic accident. Your car might end up getting towed if you can&rsquo;t refuel it quickly enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Damaging Your Vehicle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fuel pumps can&rsquo;t operate without fuel, so they might start to malfunction if your tank is empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though your car won&rsquo;t get damaged immediately, constantly driving with low fuel reserves could make it more likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Driving With an Empty Gas Tank Damage Your Car?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/driver-with-a-serious-look-on-his-face-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"driver with a serious look on his face\" class=\"wp-image-84542\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/driver-with-a-serious-look-on-his-face-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/driver-with-a-serious-look-on-his-face-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/driver-with-a-serious-look-on-his-face-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/driver-with-a-serious-look-on-his-face-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/driver-with-a-serious-look-on-his-face-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/driver-with-a-serious-look-on-his-face-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/driver-with-a-serious-look-on-his-face-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/driver-with-a-serious-look-on-his-face-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Driving with an empty gas tank can damage various parts, namely the fuel filters, the fuel pump, and the engine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driving with an empty gas tank can damage various parts, namely the fuel filters, the fuel pump, and the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faulty Fuel Filters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel filter\">fuel filter<\/a> is clogged, your gas tank is more likely to collect dirt over time. The debris usually settles into the bottom of your fuel tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your tank ever dries out, the fuel pump can draw this debris, which is bad for your fuel filters because dirt accumulates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the debris and dirt will eventually compound into gunk and clog your filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fuel Pump Malfunctions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gas lubricates and cools the fuel pump during transfer, which helps keep the pump in good condition. If there isn&rsquo;t enough fuel, the pump can overheat and get damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fuel pump is difficult to replace. The gas tank must be drained to access the fuel pump, and this means the job can cost up to $1000 to repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Misfiring Engine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&rsquo;t have enough fuel, your engine will take in more air while you drive. This disrupts the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-air-fuel-ratio-chart-included\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"air-to-fuel ratio\">air-to-fuel ratio<\/a>, causing your engine to run lean. This has the potential to cause significant damage to your vehicle&rsquo;s catalytic converter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Engine running lean has the potential to cause significant damage to your vehicle&rsquo;s catalytic converter.<\/p><cite><em>&ndash;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/anthonyharlin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Anthony Harlin, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Anthony Harlin, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, your engine might have more difficulty accelerating and will misfire more frequently. Your engine could sustain permanent damage if you don&rsquo;t address this problem immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get New Fuel System Parts for Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So there you have it. These are the dangers of driving with an empty or near-empty gas tank. Unfortunately, if your vehicle&rsquo;s fuel system has already been damaged from driving with too little gas, it likely means you&rsquo;ll need to replace some key parts. Thankfully, CarParts.com has you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> catalog boasts a wide array of fuel system aftermarket parts. If you&rsquo;re worried about buying the right part for your vehicle&rsquo;s make and model, you can use the built-in vehicle selector. We guarantee that the parts you buy will fit your vehicle if you use this handy tool. CarParts.com also has a number of helpful policies in place to make ordering easy, safe, and convenient. 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