Fuel Delivery

Out of gas in Chicago? We bring fuel to you.

Quick Tow Chicago lines up mobile fuel delivery across the metro for drivers who run dry on the Kennedy, the Stevenson, a tollway, in a parking lot, or anywhere a walk to the nearest station is unsafe or impractical. The operators we send carry up to 5 gallons of regular unleaded for emergencies, and we can ask for a diesel or premium-rated tank if you call ahead. The driver pours, you start the engine, and you get to the next station. No tow needed in most cases.

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Quick Tow Chicago technician pouring fuel from an approved jerry can into a vehicle on a Chicago expressway shoulder

What's included in fuel delivery?

Up to 5 gallons of regular unleaded brought to your location
Diesel and premium fuel available with advance notice
Expressway and tollway shoulder fuel drops
Parking lot and empty-tank-in-driveway calls
EV "ran out of range" support - flatbed to the nearest charger
No siphoning, no contamination - sealed approved jerry cans
We don't sell more than 5 gallons - you'll have plenty to reach a station
Pay-per-call - no annual membership, no enrollment, no AAA card needed

When do you need fuel delivery?

Empty tank on an expressway or a tollway and unsafe to walk to the next exit
Forgot to fill up and the car died in a parking lot or garage
Bad fuel-gauge sensor that under-reads the actual tank level
Diesel truck or commercial vehicle out of fuel away from a truck stop
EV range hit zero and no charging station within reach (flatbed only)
Stuck on a long stretch of I-88, I-90 or I-80 between services
It's late, dark, or unsafe to leave the vehicle and walk for fuel
AAA wait time is too long and you need to get home

What do drivers ask about fuel delivery?

How much does mobile fuel delivery cost in Chicago?

The service call is quoted before dispatch, plus the cost of the fuel itself. You hear both numbers on the phone before anyone is dispatched.

How much fuel do you bring?

Up to 5 gallons of regular unleaded. That is enough to reach any gas station in the Chicago metro with a buffer left over. We do not sell more than 5 gallons because once you can make it to a real pump you should refuel properly, filling a vehicle from jerry cans is slow and you do not want to be doing it on an expressway shoulder.

Do you bring diesel or premium?

Yes, with advance notice. Call us, tell us what you need, and we line up an operator stocked with that fuel. It takes longer than a standard call, because the right tank has to be filled before anyone heads your way. No kerosene, racing fuel, E85, or specialty blends.

What if I am on the freeway?

Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts fastened and hazards on. Tell us your closest exit number, the highway and your direction of travel. We respond to shoulder calls every day on the Kennedy, the Dan Ryan, the Stevenson and the Tri-State. IDOT's Emergency Traffic Patrol may also stop by, and that is normal.

What if my EV ran out of charge - do you bring electricity?

No. There is no equivalent of a portable charger that can give an EV meaningful range in a few minutes on the side of the road, the physics are different. If your EV is out of charge, the right move is a flatbed to the nearest charging station. We provide that flatbed transport at our standard EV-tow rate.

Do I have to be AAA to call for fuel delivery?

No. Quick Tow Chicago is pay-per-call, no membership fee, no waiting for enrollment, no need to be a AAA member. If you have AAA roadside, call them first since they will reimburse the call. If you don't, save the annual fee and call us direct.