How Driving On Empty Affects Your Car

Running out of gas is something you don’t want to have happen while you’re driving, but what actually happens to your car when you run out of fuel? Will running out of gas actually damage your car’s engine or components? Engineering Explained breaks down the truth behind the claims and explains what happens to your car when you push it a little too far on empty.

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This article originally appeared on the Progressive blog.