Roadside assistance calls are being made more than ever due to motorists running out of gas. People have been avoiding trips to the gas station as a result of the bad economy.

Many motorists run out of gas in traffic because they do not anticipate sitting idle in bumper-to-bumper traffic in the event of an accident. The result leaves motorists stranded on the side of the road.

Although it may be hard on your wallet to fill up your tank at the gas station, it is better for your car’s engine. If you are constantly running on empty, it is much more likely that the sludge sitting on the bottom of your fuel tank will be sucked up. This can cause your fuel pump and filter to get gummed up and will create issues in the long run.

Motorists need to fill up their tanks before getting too close to empty. No one wants to be left stranded on the side of the road due to running out of gas. However, in the event that you do run out of gas, be sure to be signed up with a roadside assistance program that provides fuel delivery service.