Urgency: Low
Low Fuel Warning Light
This is usually informational. Address it at your convenience.
What the Low Fuel Warning Light Means
On the your car, this amber pump symbol tells you it is time to refuel soon. Repeatedly running the tank to empty can shorten fuel pump life, since fuel helps keep the pump cool.
Common Causes
- Genuinely low fuel level (normal)
- Faulty fuel level sender
- Stuck fuel gauge
- Wiring fault to the sender
How to Fix It
- Refuel at the next opportunity
- If the light is on with a full tank, suspect the level sender
- Check the gauge moves correctly after filling
- Have the fuel sender tested if readings are erratic
- Replace a faulty sender unit as needed