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Any damage after running out of petrol?

  • 27-01-2009 11:41pm
    #1
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,129 ✭✭✭


    I ran out of petrol today and was wondering if it could cause any damage to the engine .
    I've heard dirty petrol could get into the engine . Is this a possibility . If so what would be the best remedy to minimise any damage.

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Bobo78
    Closed Accounts Posts: 556 ✭✭✭Bobo78


    The only damage that could happen is that your cat can be broken.


  • #3
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 42,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    There shouldn't really be a problem but it is possible (but unlikely) that when the tank is low dirt could get past the fuel filter and into the system.
    AFAIK petrol in the tank also acts as a lubricant for the fuel pump so the tank should be kept above the min mark!


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