With times being as tough as they are for many of us these days, we try and cut the corners as best we can to scrape by. Many of us vehicle owners end up running our rigs on a nearly empty fuel tank since a lighter vehicle makes for better fuel mileage.
There are some serious risks associated with an empty tank since that empty space is not actually empty. Water vapors gather together and form water droplets which are heavier than fuel and will slide down the inner walls of the tank, causing rust if it is made from metal.
Once it settles to the bottom, the water can be sucked into the fuel system by the fuel pump. It gets dispersed into the fuel lines and if the weather lets it get cold enough, the water inside of the fuel will freeze which can destroy the entire fuel system. Make sure your vehicle is ready to handle the winter by bringing it into Jenkins Acura for the best quality service.