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Low Fuel Warning Light

Informational - status, not a fault

fuel gauge light · gas pump light

What it means

The fuel level has dropped to a reserve level, typically representing somewhere between 30 and 80 km (20-50 miles) of remaining range depending on the vehicle.

Common causes

  • Fuel level genuinely low
  • Faulty fuel level sender in rare cases where the gauge reads incorrectly

What to do

Refuel as soon as reasonably possible. Running consistently low can draw sediment from the bottom of the tank into the fuel system and, on some cars, run the electric fuel pump hot since fuel helps cool it.

Can you keep driving?

Yes, but plan your route to a fuel station - running completely out of fuel can strand you and, on diesels, may require bleeding air from the fuel system afterward.

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Descriptions are for guidance only and do not replace a workshop inspection. If you are ever unsure whether it is safe to keep driving, pull over in a safe spot.

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