Running out of gas is a much more serious problem than it used to be, because most vehicles are now fuel injected. This means that fuel is injected into the cylinders at high pressure through very small openings, which can be clogged by sediment in the fuel tank if the fuel level gets too low. First off, you need to relieve the pressure in the fuel system by allowing the air to escape from the fuel line. On top of the engine there is a pipe which runs all the way across the engine, which is called the fuel rail. At one end of this pipe there should be a valve of some kind, perhaps which looks like the valve on a tire. Opening this valve while the fuel pump is running will allow the trapped air to escape from the fuel line. Once gas begins to squirt out of the valve, close it, and crank the engine. If the vehicle does not start within 10 to 15 seconds, stop cranking the engine and let the starter rest for at least 2 minutes. Excessive cranking can burn the starter motor up. If repeated cranking will not start the engine, and there is fuel in the fuel rail, you may have clogged fuel injectors.
The gas tank on the 2004 Ford Explorer holds 22.5 gal..
A 2004 Ford Explorer gas tank holds ( 22.5 U.S. gallons )
22.5 (85 liters)
If your car won\'t start after running out of gas it could be that the fuel pump was damaged.
To start a Saturn after running out of gas, a little ether sprayed in the carburetor might help. Another way to start a vehicle after running out of gas is to pump the gas until it gets enough to start.
22.5 gallons
walk to the gas station and buy a gas can
your gas cap may not be installed correctly
do you have gas in the tank
After the gas light comes on, you will typically be able to drive a Ford Explorer about 15 miles before it runs out of gas. You should stop and get gas to avoid running out.
put a little bit on gas in the carb and start it up
put gas in it!