* Driving style: Aggressive driving consumes more fuel.
* Terrain: Driving uphill uses more fuel than driving on flat ground.
* Vehicle load: A fully loaded van will use more fuel than an empty one.
* Fuel gauge accuracy: Fuel gauges aren't perfectly precise.
While the manual might give a *general* range (e.g., "approximately 1-2 gallons"), it's best to consider the fuel light a warning to refuel *soon*, rather than a precise measurement of remaining fuel. Running out of gas completely can damage the fuel pump.