If you haven’t found yourself puttering to a standstill with the Reserve Fuel icon lit up, you’re either very conscientious, or you haven’t been driving all that long. Occasionally running out of gas is one thing, but regularly hitting your reserve can have potentially serious consequences, for your car’s components – and even for your safety.

Understanding your reserve tank

When it comes to running out of juice, the term 'reserve tank' is sometimes used – but…