used car advice/running out of gas
 

yeah I thought it had to deal with the fuel injectors.

anyways.

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It'll be fine...the problem is getting **** into the fuel system but it shouldn't be a big deal...especially at that age...I would doubt there would be that much **** in it anyway...

actually she didn't buy the car. It ran out of gas on the test drive. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...milies/lol.gif

The salesman was so embarassed. He had to come back with a 3 gallong gas can.

But my mom is still thinking about buying the car, and wants to know what kind of damage running out of gas did to it.

Shouldn't be any damage. Once there is no gas the fuel/air mixture in the cylinders can't ignite and the engine stops. Put more gas in the tank, turn the engine over and the fuel pump should refill the lines and injectors and everything should be OK.

The real problem with a car is when you put petrol in a diesel engine or vice-versa.

Recent Hyundai's in Europe are basically fairly average. They start, go and stop and don't have a habit of shedding bits too often. Not exciting but if all you need is transport they're OK.

Originally posted by CerberusIV
The real problem with a car is when you put petrol in a diesel engine or vice-versa. Actually, that's not entirely true. When you own a diesel car, it is recommended to put 2% to 3% of regular gas mixed with your diesel every oil change or so. It helps clean the injectors and reduce carbon build-up. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/smile.gif

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How so?

Your car ran out of gas, so why dont you shop 500$ off the purchase price? http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...smilies/hm.gif

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Recent Hyundai's in Europe are basically fairly average. They start, go and stop and don't have a habit of shedding bits too often. Not exciting but if all you need is transport they're OK. Starts, goes, AND stops? I'm sold.