How Far Can Montana’s Most Popular Cars Go On Empty?

How Far Can You Drive On Empty?

I’ve been driving legally for about 34 years now, and yes, I’m a farm kid, so you know I was behind the wheel long before that.

In all that time, I’ve spent more money on gas than I’d ever want to add up, and I’ve always been the type to squeeze every last mile out of a tank before filling up.

Montana Drivers Feeling the Impact

I know people who never let their tank drop below half. Those folks will never understand the panic of waking up, realizing you forgot to get gas, and seeing that little fuel light pop on while you’re wondering if you’ll even make it to work.

With gas prices soaring lately, a lot of us aren’t filling up as often as we used too. That quick $40 stop at the pump has turned into $60 or more depending on what you drive.

So naturally, people are trying to stretch things a little further between fill-ups. The frustrating part is not really knowing how far you can go once that warning light comes on.

How Far Can You Really Drive After The Gas Light Comes On?

Most vehicles just tell you to refuel, and the miles to empty number usually disappears right when you want it most.

But just because your car stops telling you doesn’t mean people haven’t figured it out.

Take a look at how far some of the most popular vehicles in Montana can actually go once that gas light turns on.