Did you know that driving on an almost empty fuel tank could damage your fuel pump?

While most of us suffer from empty fuel tank anxiety the moment the fuel gauge drops to 2 bars, some risk-takers tend to push their cars to the very last drop of the fuel before refuelling. Did you know that this is not good for your car’s health?

Honda Malaysia recently uploaded a simple PSA on its Facebook page explaining that this is a rather common practice among car owners.

Continuing to drive your car until the fuel gauge starts blinking red will cause problems in the longer term, the most obvious of which is the wearing out of the fuel pump.

When your tank is almost empty, the fuel pump does not get the lubrication and cooling it requires, leading to early deterioration. Plus, we also have to take into account of sludge formed by impurities and contaminants that sit the bottom of the tank. Those can't be good for your engine.

The fuel pump might also be pumping more air instead of fuel and this further causes premature wear. 

So not only does going to the last drop damage your fuel pump, but it will also affect your engine. 

So, remember to refuel your car the moment your fuel gauge starts blinking and don’t leave it to the last drop!