Questions on Running out of GAS!!!
09-09-2005, 10:00 AM
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Questions on Running out of GAS!!!
I have never ran out of gas. But i was wondering, does the car just shut off, or does it start stalling and choking? This came to mind when i drove my friends old car which the gas guage doesnt work and he goes by the miles the car has. lol..
09-09-2005, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
It will start to choke and die.
09-09-2005, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
It will start to choke and die.
But don't try it. The fuel pump uses the fuel going through it too cool it, so having it run dry can potentially damage the pump.
Originally Posted by 95gt
Mine stalled and stuttered then died. Died about 20 feet from the gas station 
Same thing happened to me in my dads truck. But it was on the opposite side of main road. That whole ordeal was a PITA.
09-09-2005, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
But don't try it. The fuel pump uses the fuel going through it too cool it, so having it run dry can potentially damage the pump. which is also why you shouldnt drive on the E all the time, generally it will cause your fuel pump to fail prematurely (although it depends on the design of the car).
Running out of gas is also bad because all the dirt and crap that sits at the bottom of the tank gets sucked into your motor
09-09-2005, 02:06 PM
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running out of gas in a diesal vehicle is VERY bad for it...
regular, it's still not a good thing, but on diesals, it can damage a lot of stuff...
regular, it's still not a good thing, but on diesals, it can damage a lot of stuff...
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09-09-2005, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 95gt
Mine stalled and stuttered then died. Died about 20 feet from the gas station
09-09-2005, 02:43 PM
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this happened to me in my old 85 200sx....started sputtering and then boom, nothing.......had to drift the car into a parking lot, walk to the gas station and pump a gallon into a fuel can and walk it back
ever since that happened i make sure i never run out
ever since that happened i make sure i never run out
09-09-2005, 06:17 PM
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MrSteve seen a guy's car at the dealersip that was BOOSTING and ran out of gas...
needless to say :BOOM:
got a blower on the car and not enough brains to keep fuel in the tank.
needless to say :BOOM:
got a blower on the car and not enough brains to keep fuel in the tank.
09-10-2005, 08:29 PM
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thanks all. But this leaves me with this other doubt. After this chokin and stalling.. how long do you have. Or is it choke choke DEAD. Does it give you time to run the car to the side of the road or to damn late once it starts to choke...?
09-10-2005, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GunnmeTaLCURA04
thanks all. But this leaves me with this other doubt. After this chokin and stalling.. how long do you have. Or is it choke choke DEAD. Does it give you time to run the car to the side of the road or to damn late once it starts to choke...?
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