Today, in an effort to conserve gas by using as much of the gas in my tank before refilling it, I ran out just before I could get to the gas station. Nobody can come bring me any. FML
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Today, I went out with two friends for lunch. The van we took ran out of fuel, so we pushed it to a nearby gas station, a gas station suffering from a gas shortage. FML
Today, I went to the gas station, paid the clerk, and drove off without pumping any gas. FML
Today, I had to drive down to my parents' house. On they way down, I needed to fill up on gas but unfortunately I'd forgotten my wallet at home with all of my cash and credit cards. I then had to call triple A and explain to them in all seriousness how I ran out of gas at the gas station. FML
Today, I stopped at the gas station to fill up my tank and get some snacks. I paid the cashier, then got back into my car, totally forgetting to pump the $50 worth of fuel I'd just prepaid for. Too bad I didn't realize until my car came to a sputtering stop about a mile down the road. FML
Today, my car ran out of gas. I was 20 feet away from the gas pump and the only person I could ask for help was the attendant, who'd asked me out a week ago. I'd said no, and so did he. FML
Today, I ran out of gas while driving, and had to call a tow truck. I drive a tow truck. FML
Today, I pulled into the gas station to fill up only to realize I had forgot my wallet. By the time I went home, got it, and came back, the price had gone up eleven cents. FML
Today, I was sitting at home when I remembered that I desperately needed gas for my car. On my way there, I prayed that my car would make it the whole way, and was thankful when I pulled up to the pump, because I knew my car wouldn't go any further. Then I realized I left my wallet at my house. FML
Today, I left the house to DoorDash and remembered that I forgot to get gas last night. I had just enough gasoline to make it to Costco for better prices. It wasn’t until I pulled in that I realized I'd left my wallet at home. I have approximately two miles of gas left. FML
Today, I picked up my car from the repair shop, drove two miles, and ran out of gas. I then walked to get gas, put a gallon of gas in the car, and tried to start it. The battery was too weak to start the car, and died on the spot. FML
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bobsanction 18
That's not how conserving works bud.
DoctorPALO 14
How, exactly, is this conserving gas? You have to use as much gas as you need. Conserving gas means you walk or bike, not ruin your car.
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Comments (9)
mike3775 39
How do you not know how many miles you get roughly when the fuel light comes on? That was the first thing my mom and stepdad told me to always know with vehicles. These days, vehicles tend to tell you appx how many.
JaneSimple 28
It really bad to run your car on less than half a tank. Your fuel pump picks up the trash in the bottom of your tank (debres that gets pumped in your car at the gas station)
Jon Tessler 14
you can run it down to less than 1/4 of a tank and be fine. but yeah, most cars tell you how many miles you have left.
Brightside86 31
What's with the down votes? Personally I don't let my tank get below 1/5 before refill just because it stresses me out knowing I could have no time to get gas and no gas if I keep running it lower.
Ambrily 27
They all must like to live dangerously.
bobsanction 18
That's not how conserving works bud.
DoctorPALO 14
How, exactly, is this conserving gas? You have to use as much gas as you need. Conserving gas means you walk or bike, not ruin your car.
Advance 57
I guess because the car is lighter with less fuel in the tank, it has a (very slightly) better mileage.
hope jm 5
number 1. you're an idiot. that's one of the dumbest things I've heard today. you're gonna use the gas anyway. just admit you're too broke to buy gas maybe? number 2. the rule is don't let it get below 1/4 of a tank. the gas is what keeps the fuel pump from overheating and burning up. best to just get in the habit of filling up when it gets down to 1/2 tank. toilet thank me later. ps this info is from a master mechanic btw.
LovelyMe1222 6
That's not how any of this works 🤦🤦🤦
ramseyz 9
If you were that close to a gas station just ******* walk there?