Let this be a lesson you’ll never need to learn on your own
Trying to answer a question that virtually every driver asked himself at some point in their lives, CarThrottle sets up the “Can You Get 50 Miles From An Empty Fuel Tank?” experiment.
In this episode, Trevor — that’s what CT’s Honda Accord sedan is called — goes for an exhaustive drive just to see how many miles can the Japanese sedan cover after the fuel gauge indicates an empty tank. When it comes to quoting the right fuel efficiency rating, the Japanese brands are among most honest.
Given the fact the test is not done in lab conditions but on public roads, the result is utterly impressive. We don’t want to spoil it for you, so here’s how it unfolded:
Unlike the previous experiment — when Alex wanted to know if the V-TEC also kicks in reverse; DUUUH! — this one is way more useful for the common (Honda Accord) user.
It’s worth mentioning, though, that by doing this, you risk harming your car. The fuel deposits residing on the bottom of your tank might clog the fuel pump’s filters, and that could lead to its failure. So let Trevor’s sacrifice be the lesson you’ll never need to learn on your own.
If you're into range anxiety-inducing experiments, you might also like this old EV-converted BMW that covered, on a single charge, way more than a Tesla Model S can; but not without compromise, of course. Also, if you have a story involving fuel consumption surprises, feel free to share it with us in the comments section below.