Issaquah Auto Repair

We've all been there: the gas light comes on, and we think we can go a little further before refueling. But is pushing your car to the limit on an empty tank really harmless, or could it spell disaster for your fuel pump? While skipping the gas station might seem like a minor convenience, it’s important to understand what’s happening under the hood when you’re running on fumes. How the Fuel Pump Works Located inside your vehicle’s gas tank, the fuel pump is responsible for moving fuel from the tank to the engine. This process ensures that your car has the fuel it needs to start and keep running. The pump operates at high pressure, which helps deliver the right amount of fuel through the lines to your engine’s fuel injectors. Most modern cars use an electric fuel pump, which is cooled and lubricated by the gasoline in the tank. Here’s where running low on gas becomes a problem: when you drive on empty, there’s less fuel a ... read more