We’ve all been there - you’re on the motorway who-knows how many miles to the next services and the fuel light comes on. None of us ever mean to run out of fuel but it does happen. So what does the warning light really mean, how many miles can you go once it comes on and what are your options when it appears?
Some popular car models can make it between 30 and 50 miles after the fuel light goes on, according to a study by Pick Analysis. The average Chevrolet Silverado will continue for about 33 miles beyond empty. Smaller cars like the Volkswagen Jetta average about 43 miles and the Toyota Corolla tops the list at 47 miles.
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