Many of us might panic and don’t know what to do once we get stranded because of a slight mishap on the road. Be it a flat tire, dead battery, engine overheating, or running out of fuel, we should be prepared and we must know the basics first before calling help.
WHAT HAPPENS TO A CAR WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF FUEL?
PULL OVER.
When you run out of fuel, the first and most important thing to remember is to not panic. Find a safe place to pull over where there’s no risk of getting hit. If possible, don’t stay in a crowded street. Instead, find a parking lot or other open area free of traffic.
TURN ON YOUR HAZARD LIGHTS.
Your hazard lights were made for this in this type of situation. Turn on your hazard lights when your car becomes a temporary hazard and you’re waiting for assistance. The lights help warn other drivers of your presence, especially if you are not able to move your car out of traffic.
CALL FOR HELP.
Call an emergency roadside assistance service near you. It is the right time to utilize their services. Try calling Cape Coral Towing and Recovery, Inc. if you are in Cape Coral or Fort Myers. Fuel delivery and towing service are available 24/7.
HOW TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE ON A CAR
It is important for drivers and vehicle owners to know how to change a tire on their vehicle. Almost every driver will experience a flat tire at least once and this skill can make the experience a little less of a hassle for you.
- To begin the process of changing your tire, locate your spare tire and jack in the trunk of your car.
- After the hub cap is removed and before you use the jack to lift the wheel off of the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire.
- The next step to change a flat tire is to use the jack to lift the wheel off of the ground.
- After the vehicle is lifted, remove the lug nuts that you loosened prior to using the jack by using the lug wrench.
- Carefully remove the flat tire and place it in an area away from the road. Place your spare tire onto the wheel by lining up the holes with the bolts.
- Place the lug nuts back onto the bolts and turn them in a clockwise fashion. Once you have tightened the lug nuts by hand, use the lug wrench to make sure each lug nut is secure.
If in any case you still can’t change your tire on your own or find it difficult, then it’s time to call help from a professional Emergency Roadside Assistance in Fort Myers, Burnt Store, Cape Coral, Bokeelia, and Estero.
Cape Coral Towing & Recovery Inc. offers emergency towing services including emergency roadside assistance in Fort Myers, Burnt Store, Cape Coral, Bokeelia, and Estero. You can count on us by reaching us on 239-458-3333 or 239-656-4030 today!
