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
before calling for 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 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 emergency
roadside assistance near you. It is the right time to utilize their
services. Call Cape Coral Towing and Recovery, Inc. if you are
in Cape Coral or Fort Myers. Fuel delivery and towing services 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 you still
can't change your tire, then it’s time to get 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!
