PROGRES.ID – When enjoying a journey in a vehicle, it’s not uncommon to be surprised when you see the fuel gauge needle pointing to the letter E and instinctively look for the nearest gas station. However, did you know that the letter E on the fuel gauge doesn’t always mean Empty or Emergency? Here’s what the letter E actually signifies, according to an explanation from a mechanic.
Until now, many drivers associate the letter F on the fuel gauge with “full,” indicating that the tank is still full. Meanwhile, the letter E is often interpreted as “empty” or a sign of an emergency.
However, it’s essential to understand that when the fuel gauge indicates the letter E, it doesn’t mean the fuel tank is entirely empty or in an emergency condition. This explanation comes from Tri Haryanto, the owner of the DIY Mechanic workshop, as reported by Gridoto.com.
According to Tri, when the fuel gauge shows the letter E, it actually indicates that there is still some fuel remaining in the tank, approximately 10 to 15 percent of the tank’s capacity.
“It’s a marker that there is still 10 to 15 percent of the tank’s capacity of fuel left,” he explained.
