He also advised that if drivers were running low on fuel, they can use the AA route planner to find the closest and cheapest fuel.
When a vehicle, especially a diesel, runs out of fuel, it can lead to engine running faults further down the road.
Modern diesel fuel systems rely upon the lubricants contained within the fuel to lubricate the surfaces of components such as the fuel pump and injectors – once these have been run dry their surfaces can become scored and cause issues weeks or months later.
Nick Powell, AA Patrol of the Year, echoed Mr King’s statement, saying there are some situations where running out of fuel is “totally understandable”.
source: express.co.uk