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Does running out of gas damage vehicle?

Updated: 4/28/2022
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Running out of gas can damage the fuel pump. The electric pump can quickly burn out without fuel circulating through it. Running out of gas also allows dirt and rust particles to settle on the floor of the gas tank thus damaging the engine in the long-term.

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