Ran Out of Gas in Atlanta: How Emergency Fuel Delivery Works

Why it happens more here than people admit

Atlanta traffic converts fuel into idling. A commute planned around thirty minutes of movement becomes ninety minutes of stop-and-go on I-285 or the Connector, the low-fuel light comes on in the middle of it, and the exit with a station is further away than the tank allows.

How the call works

• Call 478-202-3221 or submit a request with your location
• Confirm the fuel your vehicle requires — including if it is diesel
• A technician brings fuel to the vehicle and adds it to the tank
• You drive to a nearby station and fill up properly

How much fuel is delivered

Enough to get you to a nearby station, not a full tank. The exact amount depends on the circumstances of the call.

If the car will not restart

Some vehicles need extended cranking after running completely dry, and certain engines — diesels especially — may need the fuel system primed. If it still will not start after fuel is added, there is likely a separate fault and the vehicle needs a shop.

Staying safe while you wait

• Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt on if you are near moving traffic
• Hazards on
• Do not walk along an interstate shoulder to a gas station
• If you are in immediate danger, call 911 first