Millions of drivers who let car get under 1/4 tank full 'warned'

ROAD USERS AND MOTORISTS COULD BE CAUGHT OUT BY A LITTLE-KNOWN PETROL STATION MISTAKE AS HOT WEATHER HITS THE UK THIS SUMMER. 11:35, 01 Jun 2025 Drivers who let their car get to under a

quarter of a tank full are being warned. Road users and motorists could be caught out by a little-known petrol station mistake as hot weather hits the UK this summer. PassMeFast said: “When

it comes to topping up the petrol in your car, there are two kinds of people: those who refill as soon as the fuel tank gets to around 1/4 full, and those who are happy to drive around with

the fuel warning light on. “The thing is, when the weather's nice and warm, your car's fuel levels drop a lot quicker than usual. This means you can't rely on your normal

estimations of how much time you have left before needing to fill up. READ MORE LLOYDS BANK BRINGS IN BIG CHANGE AND ANYONE WHO IS IN A 'COUPLE' WILL BENEFIT “To avoid getting

stuck in the middle of nowhere, or at the centre of a traffic jam on a hot day (both nightmare scenarios), make sure you head to the petrol station in good time. Playing it close to the line

is just not worth it if the sun's out!” Article continues below The RAC advises: "Sensitive drivers may notice their car feels more lethargic in the summer months, particularly if

the engine is smaller and less powerful. Acceleration can seem slower and response not quite as crisp as in the winter. "This is because hot summer air is less dense (the mass of air

divided by its volume), and so creates a smaller 'bang for your buck'. The difference isn't great but it does knock a little off engine performance, and can also affect fuel

economy too. The flipside is, engines will perform better on cool, crisp mornings!" Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey. Cars use more fuel in heavy traffic and start/stop

conditions which can be regular occurrences, especially in warm weather, it adds.