Every UK petrol and diesel driver told to do 1 thing in brutal cold snap

Petrol and diesel owners across the UK have been urged to make sure they do one thing before getting behind the wheel ahead of cold weather this October. Experts at the RAC stressed road users should make sure their car is topped up with fuel before heading off.

The RAC explained individuals would be "surprised" to learn how many breakdown crews are sent out to help road users who simply run out of petrol. However, this could become a more serious issue in October, with cold weather predicted to begin from next month. Motorists can check how much fuel is left in their tank by looking at the gauge or infotainment screen located on their dashboard.

The RAC said: "Check you have plenty of fuel for your journey. It may sound obvious but you would be surprised how many people run out of fuel and with temperatures as low as expected you really don't want get stranded."

The AA has also urged road users to always "check fuel levels" before setting off with experts highlighting that road users must "have at least a quarter of a tank in case of unexpected delays".

October could signal the start of a cold snap with weather maps turning white cold across the UK. Certain regions of the UK are expected to drop to 0C with some of the coolest temperatures set to hit the Yorkshire Dales.

According to data from RAC Fuel Watch, petrol prices have steadily increased in recent weeks. Unleaded petrol sits at 135.03p per litre, up from 132.21p per litre back in June and 134.64p in July.

Experts at FuelGenie have suggested road users should keep tanks full in colder weather to reduce the risk of condensation.

They said: "Tank condensation occurs when there is a temperature difference between the fuel in the tank and the air outside. This causes condensation to form which can make its way into the fuel pipes. Condensation can cause performance issues and result in a reduction in fuel efficiency.

"This is typically only an issue in older vehicles as newer vehicles have better, fully sealed fuel tanks. However, keeping drivers tanks full reduces the space for condensation to form, so you are less likely to have issues with water in the fuel tank."