Driving on reserve: a costly mistake for the driver!

There are numerous reasons why motorists choose to flashing reserve tank light and ignore the trip continue: High petrol prices at motorway service stations, the incorrect assumption that the lighter the car, the lower the fuel consumption, etc. Almost all of these reasons are associated with the desire To save money. In this article, we will refute this thesis and potentially save you a lot of trouble and expense.

Damage in the four-digit range - that's the price for driving on reserve.

For many drivers, it seems normal to keep driving with an almost empty tank. Now we will list the arguments that prove the opposite and hope that with our help you will save your wallet. If the tank is empty while the engine is running, there is a risk that the Fuel and injection pump damaged thereby. Even later, after refueling, when you try to start the engine, there is initially no fuel in the fuel system. This causes the fuel pump to go first Dry, runs without fuel, but also as lubricant is used for the fuel system. The eventual consequence - a Schaden and complete destruction the pump. In that case you can use around 1.000 EUR Calculate the cost of the repair.

In contrast to gasoline engines, diesel engines should, according to the manufacturer not be so vulnerablewhen you run the tank completely empty. Despite this claim, you should not rely on it. The reason for this is Dirt particlesthat settled on the bottom of the tank over time. With 'chronic' driving on reserve, the whirled up and sooner or later end up in the engine's combustion chamber, despite the fuel filter. This leads to the clean fuel combustion not possible anymore is. The consequence of recklessness is a power loss and again Repair coststhat problem-free in the four-digit range can lie. Unless you are a proud owner of one older diesel vehicle With a mechanical injection. In that case, you may be able to solve the problem yourself by changing the fuel system vent manually. Use the one provided for this purpose Hand feed pump in the engine compartment. While it is a tedious and quite dirty business, you can save a lot of money.

Another Disadvantage, in addition to the repair costs, are the most imminent Fines (€)if you have an empty tank remains on the highway. This can namely from the law enforcement officer as illegal arrest or Parking get ranked. If the mess is in a narrowed point should happen on the street (on the motorway in the construction site area, for example), you can also pay the fine a point in Flensburg expected.

That’s how far you can go when the reserve tank light comes on (assuming the gauge is properly calibrated)

Well now we know it is not a good idea to drive on reserve. Unfortunately, it still happens to us again and again. Therefore it is appropriate to know how to act properlyif the reserve tank light suddenly comes on.

These distances can still be covered in reserve

The values ​​can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer differ. In any case, it is always advisable to refer to the instructions for use. And our The following information is only an average guide. You can't rely on it one hundred percent. Roughly estimated, one goes around fifty kilometers from the moment the tank lamp lights up. But it also depends on you driving behavior and the Route how far you can still get in reserve. In contrast to traffic in the city center, you do not have to brake and accelerate as often on the motorway. Therefore it can happen that you are in the city with heavy traffic not manage the 50 kilometers specified by the manufacturer.

If you optimize your driving behavior, you can gain a few extra kilometers. We have put together useful tips for you below:

• The driving style to adjust. switch high in time (already at a speed of about 2000 rpm) and try to keep the speeds low.
• Looking ahead drive. When braking, energy is wasted. Therefore, the Engine brake to use instead of getting fully into the irons in front of the obstacle. For this purpose, leave the Gang createdwhen you come to a red light, for example.
• Number of electricity consumers in the car to reduce. Switch off the electricity consumers that you are watching do not need, from. To gain a few extra miles, you need to take on a few luxury features like that car Radio or the Air conditioning / heating renounce.
• Windows and sunroof when driving keep closed. With an open window and sunroof, the air resistance increases, which is why consumption leads to fuel.

In summary, a few more information:

• Flashes the Reserve tank light, the car remains not be within the next five kilometers.
• A range of around 50 kilometers should be feasible on reserve.
• Range depends heavily on where and how They drive.
• Range for the vehicle can be calculate.
  - Find out the tank volume
  - Drive until the tank is on reserve
  - Fill up the vehicle and subtract the amount filled from the total volume of the tank
  - Difference is the size of the reserve tank
  - Determine average consumption
  - dividing the remaining tank content by the average consumption
  - multiply the result by 100
  - calculated result shows wie weit they come with the reserve tank on average
• Can run empty too Damage lead on the engine
• Fines (€) are possible
• Tank on reserve? Then you should do this:
  - Driving style to adjust
  - lower Speed ​​range
  - Red light? Then before the foot Take off the accelerator, keep the gear engaged, roll, that saves fuel.
  - unnecessary consumers switch off (air conditioning, heating, radio, etc.)

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