On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 16:53:18 -0500, Matt Whiting
> wrote:

>Alex Rodriguez wrote:
>> In article >, says...
>>
>>>"Bill 2" > wrote in message
...
>>>
>>>>"Ken Weitzel" > wrote in message
>>>>news:VVBgd.59231$%k.70@pd7tw2no...
>>>>
>>>>>How about at the final few minutes of running out of
>>>>>fuel?
>>>>>How about turning on the ignition (running the pump
>>>>>for a few secs) when the tank is "empty" ?
>>>>
>>>>I try to keep gas in my fuel tank, mainly to avoid the inconvenience of
>>>>running out of gas. I guess I get the added benefit of not having my fuel
>>>>pump explode. It actually works out not too bad.
>>>>
>>>
>>>It also increases the longetivity of your pump as the gas is it's cooling
>>>system.
>>
>>
>> this also means you should keep your tank level from getting too low.
>> Otherwise you can shorten the life of your pump.
>
>Another urban legend.
>
>Matt
Not totally. Running the pump VERY low on fuel reduces cooling and
lubrication and CAN hasten the pump's demise.