What happens if you put wrong fuel in your car?
Putting the wrong fuel in your car at the pump – called misfuelling – is a terrible shock but not as rare as you might think. Every year in the UK, around 150,000 drivers misfuel, often when they’ve recently switched from a petrol to a diesel car.
Can a fuel fix fix a fuel problem?
Fuel FIX can fix your fuel problem: We offer a comprehensive and professional fuel removal service. It’s best not to start your engine after placing the wrong fuel your car. As soon as you realise the mistake, push the car to a safe place and call us.
Why did I put 30 litres of petrol in my car?
The regular car hire user knew that the Mazda he’d just picked up from the Enterprise rental office in Durham was a diesel. And he thought that was the fuel he was buying – but he somehow managed to put 30 litres of petrol into the car that had been given to him empty by the rental company.
What to do if you have petrol in your car?
In the event of any petrol in a diesel car misfuelling where you have driven the car, we always recommend changing the fuel filter as soon as possible and having a thorough cleanse of all equipment that could have come into contact with the contaminated fuel.
What should I do if I put the wrong fuel in my car?
Remove the keys from the ignition: do not attempt to start the car. Doing so can cause permanent damage and require costly repair work. Get to a safe location: put the car in neutral and if you’re still at the petrol station, get someone to push the car to a safe spot.
What should I do if I make a mistake at the petrol pump?
Put reminders in the car, like a sticker inside the fuel cap. Distractions aren’t worth it, so pop your phone down and give the pumps your full attention. Don’t get fuel if you’re in a hurry, hungry or stressed – you’re more likely to make a mistake. Own a diesel? Buy a stopper to go in the filler neck so the narrower petrol nozzle can’t fit.
What happens if you put the wrong octane in your car?
Using the Wrong Octane Putting the wrong octane fuel into your car is a very common mistake. The fuel nozzles are all the same design and next to each other at the fuel pump. In addition to this, it can be tricky to know what the differences are between octane levels.
What happens when you put petrol in your car?
Petrol does the opposite – it increases friction between parts in the diesel engine. The friction isn’t good news for your diesel engine. The more petrol that’s pumped through the diesel engine, the more damage it’ll do. That’s why it’s so important not to start the car.