Calls to roadside assistance programs have been at an all time high due to motorists running out of gas. As gas prices are skyrocketing, people are avoiding making trips to the gas station.

Many people run out of gas in snowstorms because they do not expect to sit idly in traffic because there was an accident or there is a plow in front of them clearing the way. Often time, motorists will be left stranded because they run out of gas.

Although it may be hard on your wallet to fill your tank with gas, it is better for your car’s engine to fill up. If you are constantly running on empty, you are much more likely to be sucking up the sludge that sits on the bottom of your fuel tank. This will cause your fuel filter and pump to be gummed up. This will cause problems later down the road.

Motorists need to bite the bullet and fill their gas tanks before cutting it too close. 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 find yourself stranded, be sure that you are prepared and sign yourself up with emergency roadside assistance so that they can come and help you get enough gas in your tank to make it to the nearest gas station.