DIESEL IN UNLEADED CAR - WE CAN FIX YOUR WRONG FUEL MISTAKE

Accidentally putting diesel in unleaded car is also a common mistake and can lead to problems if not addressed promptly. Diesel and petrol have different properties, and using the wrong fuel can cause engine damage and affect vehicle performance. Here's what you should do if you've put diesel in unleaded car:

Stop Driving Immediately: If you realize you've added the wrong fuel, stop driving the vehicle as soon as it's safe to do so. Running the engine with the wrong fuel can cause further damage.
Don't Start the Engine: Avoid starting the engine after adding the wrong fuel. Starting the engine could circulate the mixed fuel throughout the fuel system and exacerbate the issue.
Contact Roadside Assistance: If you're not able to move the vehicle on your own, contact roadside assistance or a tow truck to safely transport your car to a repair facility.
Drain the Fuel System: The fuel tank and fuel lines will need to be drained to remove the mixed fuel. This should be done by a professional mechanic. They will also need to flush the fuel system to remove any residual diesel.
Inspect for Damage: Once the fuel system has been drained and flushed, the mechanic should inspect the engine and related components for any potential damage that may have occurred due to the wrong fuel.
Refill with Petrol: After the fuel system has been properly cleaned and inspected, refill the tank with the correct petrol fuel.
Test and Monitor: After the repairs, the mechanic should test the vehicle to ensure it's running properly. You should also monitor the vehicle's performance in the days following the incident to ensure there are no lingering issues.

It's important to act quickly if you've added the wrong fuel, as the longer the mixed fuel remains in the system, the higher the chances of causing damage. Additionally, repairs resulting from putting diesel in an unleaded car may not be covered by warranties, so it's best to avoid this mistake altogether.

To prevent this kind of mistake in the future, always double-check the fuel pump and fuel type before refueling, and pay attention to the labeling at the fuel station to ensure you're using the correct fuel for your vehicle.

DIESEL IN UNLEADED CAR SYMPTOMS

- Excessive/abnormal smoke (more excessive usual)

- Lack of power (slower than usual acceleration)

- Engine stalling/misfiring

- Struggling to start or not starting at all

- Unusual smell Petrol in Diesel give off distinctively different smells

- The engine management light illuminating

- Engine stopping altogether

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU PUT DIESEL IN UNLEADED CAR

If you put diesel in unleaded car and start your engine, the diesel will form a coating on your spark plugs and fuel system, which often leads to misfiring. You may also notice that your engine emits smoke, cuts out or even fails to start at all.

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WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT I PUT DIESEL IN UNLEADED CAR?

If you have added diesel fuel to an unleaded car, you may notice:

Excess smoke coming from the exhaust.
The engine misfiring.
The engine cutting out.
The engine failing to restart.

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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DRAIN THE WRONG FUEL FROM CAR?

The wrong fuel recovery process can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. The timescale will depend on the main factor, what is the make and the model and also depend on other factors such as how much of the wrong fuel type has been added - the accessibility of the tank and if the vehicle was driven or not.

In 85% of our cases the wrong fuel drain not take longer than 35 minutes.