Money Don’t gamble with your gas tank: Why going below a quarter tank can cost more than a fill-up March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY Comments Off on Don’t gamble with your gas tank: Why going below a quarter tank can cost more than a fill-up With gas prices over $4 a gallon, you may be tempted to let the needle get closer to empty. But that could lead to more expensive problems.