According to AAA, each fuel system is different, so the gauge, tank, and type of gasoline all vary depending on the make and model of your car. How you drive also depends on your speed and terrain.

As it stands, GM vehicles are designed to display “LOW,” rather than a specific distance to empty estimate (in miles or km), once the calculated remaining driving range dips below around 35 miles.

With gas prices still extremely high, $1.80 more than a year ago, more people are seeing just how far down they can take their fuel gauge and running our of fuel.

According to a AAA consumer survey, 74-percent of drivers use their miles-to-empty display in determining when to fill up with gas. Another 62-percent believe the fuel economy estimates provided ...