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      02-03-2013, 10:20 PM   #27
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Drives: 2009 335 coupe.
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Originally Posted by RequestTheOverhead View Post
Just a word to the wise.... Almost all fuel pumps (including those in our cars) are cooled and lubricated by the fuel that it pumps. So letting your tank run really low can overheat/cavitate your pump causing increased wear and premature failure. You've been warned
In theory, yes, in practice no. My wife runs every tank den to zero......for 135,000 Kms so far and no problems.
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