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Originally Posted by bmussatti
I don't know for sure.
But, running low on fuel is not good. You may have sucked some sediment into your fuel system or clogged your fuel filter. Also, I think our cars have the fuel pump in the tank, which helps to keep the pump cooled. When you run the fuel level very-very low, there is no fuel available to cool the pump, which can shorten the life of the pump.
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Hi,
Sucking up any sediment isn't likely to cause the problem because the fuel filter will catch it. The Fuel Pump also has a screen on it, so that's not likely the issue (it's take practically a handful of sand to clog both of these to the point of fuel starvation).
More likely Bad Gas. It's wisest to buy your fuel from the busiest name-brand station in your neighborhood. Because they're busy, they are constantly emptying the tank and refilling it which allows much less sediment and moisture to accumulate.
Also, the no-name, discount, stations have been known for some unscrupulous practices. The last time Fuel prices peaked, I actually saw an attendant at a no-name station putting a garden hose down the tank spout. 50 gal. of water would allow him to steal $150 (@$3/gal.) from the station unoticed. In a 20k gal. underground tank, the dilution would be so slight that most cars' ECU would compensate for it and no one would notice. Hope this helps...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99