1997 Pontiac Grand Prix starting

Running the car out of gas can cause the fuel pump to overheat, as gasoline "cools" the pump.

First step is to measure fuel pressure at fuel rail with a mechanical gauge. There is a "test port" on rail, fuel pressure gauge will connect to (screw into) port. Turn engine to "on" (don't start yet) and puel pressure should be a minimum of 45psi, turn ign. off and pressure should hold for a minute or so.

Fuel gauge problem is either sender in tank, gauge or an open wire to gauge.