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by vuln 882 days ago
This is because most vehicles have a “reserve” of 1.5 gallons. So even when the gauge hits E you still have about 1.5 gallons at current MPG to make it gas station. This is get drivers to refuel sooner and not run the fuel pump dry which can cause major damage and be expensive to repair.
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Yes. Many things lie to us because we can't handle the truth. Maybe they are right? I would hope for a different world.