Higher Number Of Drivers Avoiding Gas Purchases, Getting Stranded

STOCKTON (CBS13/AP) – Drivers are cutting back on their gas purchases, waiting for prices to come down further. But this cost-saving strategy could backfire, the California Highway Patrol warns. 

The CHP said what you do after you hit empty could lead to some serious danger and a very high cost.

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And let's not forget the damage to your in-tank fuel pump caused by running out of fuel. That can get expensive.

Y'all might recall the problems I was having with my truck a couple years ago that turned out to be my fuel pump. That cost me $800 to replace and no, it wasn't caused by me running my tank dry, it just wore out. I rarely let any of my vehicles hit half full before refueling.