RoadsideMay 19, 2026

Tip #25: Empty Fuel Warning — How Far Can You Really Go?

Most modern cars hit the warning at about 1/16th of a tank — typically 30–50 miles of remaining range. But that estimate depends on driving style; if you've bee…

Tip #25: Empty Fuel Warning — How Far Can You Really Go? — NYC Roadside Emergency Assistance
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Most modern cars hit the warning at about 1/16th of a tank — typically 30–50 miles of remaining range. But that estimate depends on driving style; if you've been climbing hills or running A/C hard, it's less.

Don't run the tank below E. Repeatedly running dry can damage the fuel pump (which is cooled by the gasoline surrounding it). A new fuel pump runs $400–$900 installed.

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