What to Do if You Run Out of Gas?
Gas is obviously essential to making our cars move forward and get us going where we need to be. Running out of gas can happen, especially if you're in an unfamiliar area, but there's no need to worry. Your friends at 24 Auto Group are here to show you what to do if you run out of gas.
We invite our Quincy, Boston, Norwood, and Brockton, MA, friends to read through and contact us if they have any questions or want to learn more about the best ways to conserve fuel on the road ahead.
Steps to Take If You Run Out of Gas
If your car runs out of fuel, turn to these three tips to stay safe and get the help you need:
Turn on Your Hazard Lights and Move to Safety
The first thing you need to do if your car runs out of gas on the road is to turn on your hazard lights so other cars know to be cautious. Then, switch your car into neutral and drift into a safe spot that's out of the way of other motorists.
Call Roadside Assistance
If you have roadside assistance as part of your CPO package or insurance, give them a call so they can swing by and tow your car or provide fuel.
Phone a Friend
If you do not have a roadside assistance service, then you'll want to reach out to a local friend or family member. They can purchase a fuel can for you to give your car enough juice to get to a gas station for a major fill up.
How to Avoid Running Out of Gas
Now that you've run out of gas, you know that you never want to do that again. To help you stay fueled throughout your drive, use map apps to see how far apart rest stops may be on your journey and if you need to stray slightly off your route to get to a gas station in time.
If you need to minimize gas consumption, then turn off your air conditioning and maintain a steady speed on the highway. Acceleration can lead to a lot of gas usage.
Consider a Hybrid
One way to ensure you don't run out of gas again is to switch to a car that uses less gas overall! Society has been moving more and more towards hybrid and electric rides and some of your favorite models now offer hybrid trims.
For example, the Chrysler Pacifica, a popular minivan among local families, is available as a hybrid to help you travel an EPA-estimated 32 miles of all electric driving and an EPA-estimated 500 miles total driving range.
Learn More About Fuel-Saving Technologies at Our Dealership
In addition to the above-mentioned tips, there are a lot of different fuel-saving features available on new and used cars. The team at 24 Auto Group would be happy to show some of them to you so you can see if upgrading to a more fuel-efficient car is the right choice for you and your Quincy, Boston, Norwood, and Brockton, Massachusetts, drives.
Give us a call today to learn more and stop on by to speak to a member of our team. Feel free to schedule a service appointment if needed. We look forward to working with you soon.