The gauge said you had a few miles left. The car disagreed. Running out of gas is more common than people admit, and in the valley, where the next station can be a long way off, it can leave you stuck in a bad spot. Nick's Towing San Jacinto provides 24/7 fuel delivery in San Jacinto, Hemet and the surrounding area.
We bring enough gas or diesel to get you to the nearest station, add it to your tank and make sure the engine starts. Call (951) 355-4290 and tell us where you are.
Where Drivers Run Out of Gas Around Here
Inside town, gas stations are never far. Between towns, it is a different story. We get a lot of fuel calls from:
- Gilman Springs Road between San Jacinto and Moreno Valley
- Ramona Expressway heading toward Lake Perris and Perris
- The Lamb Canyon stretch of SR-79 toward Beaumont
- SR-74 heading up toward the mountains and Idyllwild
- Rural roads near Diamond Valley Lake, Winchester and Homeland
Steep grades and stop-and-go traffic burn fuel faster than the trip computer expects, and on mountain roads the remaining-range number can drop quickly. If you are heading out of the valley on a low tank, fill up in town first.
Heat plays a part too. Running the air conditioning hard while sitting in traffic on a hot afternoon uses more fuel than many people expect, and a car that idles a lot can run out sooner than the gauge suggested.
How Our Fuel Delivery Service Works
When you call, tell the dispatcher what kind of fuel your vehicle uses. Regular gas covers most cars, but diesel trucks and vans need diesel, and putting the wrong fuel in can cause serious damage. If you are not sure, check the fuel door or the inside of the gas cap.
Our driver brings fuel in approved containers, adds enough to get you safely to a nearby station, and stays until the engine is running. Some vehicles, especially diesels, may need a little extra cranking or priming to restart after running completely dry. If the car still will not start, the same truck can tow it to a shop.
While you wait, keep your hazards on and stay off the roadway. If you coasted to a stop on a narrow shoulder, it is often safer to wait off to the side, away from the car and traffic, than to sit inside it.
What’s included
- 24/7 gas and diesel delivery
- Enough fuel to reach the nearest station
- Fuel in approved containers
- Restart help after the tank runs dry
- Cars, SUVs, pickups and work vans
- Jump start on the same visit if needed
- Tow for wrong-fuel or no-start situations
- Flatbed tow for EVs out of charge
Diesel Engines Need Special Care
Running a diesel completely out of fuel lets air into the fuel system. Many modern diesels can purge that air by cycling the key or running a self-priming routine, but some need the system bled manually. Cranking a dry diesel over and over can wear out the starter and run down the battery before the fuel ever reaches the engine.
If your truck ran dry, tell us it is a diesel when you call. Our driver will add fuel and try to restart it properly. If it still will not fire, a tow to a diesel shop is usually the safest next step.
Gas engines are more forgiving, but they can also take several tries to restart after running completely empty.
Wrong Fuel or Electric Vehicle?
If you put gas in a diesel or diesel in a gas car, do not start the engine. Running it pulls the wrong fuel through the system and can turn a tank drain into a major repair. Leave it off, and we will tow it to a shop that can drain and flush the system.
Fuel delivery does not apply to fully electric vehicles. If your EV runs out of charge, the safe option is a flatbed tow to the nearest charger or your home. Many EVs should not be towed with the drive wheels on the ground, so we use a flatbed for EVs.
Tips for Not Running Dry Again
Running out of fuel almost always comes down to trusting the gauge a little too much. A few habits that help:
- Treat a quarter tank as empty, especially before leaving the valley.
- Remember that the miles-to-empty number is an estimate based on recent driving, and climbing grades or idling in heat can shrink it quickly.
- Fill up before heading out on long rural stretches like Gilman Springs Road, Lamb Canyon or SR-74 into the mountains.
- If your fuel gauge seems inaccurate, have it checked; a faulty sender can make the tank look fuller than it is.
And save our number in your phone, just in case the gauge wins anyway.
Part of Our Full Roadside Service
Fuel delivery is one of the services in our roadside assistance lineup, alongside jump starts, lockouts and tire changes. Sometimes a car that ran dry also has a weak battery from repeated cranking, and our driver can give it a jump on the same visit.
We cover San Jacinto and the surrounding valley, including Hemet, Valle Vista and the roads out to Perris, Moreno Valley and Beaumont.
Where we provide fuel delivery
Every day in San Jacinto, and on request in Hemet, Valle Vista, East Hemet, Winchester, Homeland, Nuevo, Menifee, Perris, Moreno Valley, Beaumont, Banning, Idyllwild.
