I Put Petrol in a diesel car by mistake and drove it

So you put petrol in your diesel car and drove it and now you will fit into one of these categories:-

1. A) You broke down on the side of the road
2. B) You made it home and the car did not start again in the morning
3. C) You made it home, parked up and are now surfing the net to see what happens next, you will soon be a category “B”.

4. A) What happens after you broke down on the side of the road?

If your vehicle has broken down after wrong fuelling, call GMM1. Your vehicle will be fine once the wrong fuel is out and the right fuel is in. Many people think they have ruined their vehicle, but this is not the case.

1. B) The Car Doesn’t Start After Wrong Fuelling

There are multiple reasons as to why the vehicle won’t start. As the engine is cooler now than it was when misfuelled, hence making it hard to start. Warm diesel engines can still run on contaminated fuel, but cold diesel engines find it extremely hard to start. Usually people try a lot to start their car and in this process drain the battery. Our advice is to call expert fuel drain and get your car started again.

GMM1 Roadside Assist

1. C) If the Car Does Start What Next?

If your vehicle doesn’t start then step b is your answer, if however it does start, get a fuel drain immediately. Even tiny amounts of petrol in a diesel system can cause problems further down the line.

Greedy Main Dealerships

No one is ever happy about misfuelling their vehicles, but there is an entity that becomes happy when you have misfuelled your vehicle. They are known as the ‘main dealerships’ and they insist on doing very large and expensive repairs to vehicles that have been misfuelled and this is not required in many cases.

Anyone’s first reaction is to call the main dealerships in case of misfuel which is a normal reaction, but unfortunately some dealers have become greedy and make a fortune from misfuelled cars. They tell you repairs ranging from £5000 to £12000 and use threats that if the work is not done, warranty will be void.

Simply Call Us

We simply turn up at the dealership at the request of the customer and perform an on the spot fuel drain and replenish with diesel, at which point the customer hops in and drives off with their money intact.

How Much Time Can It Take?

Flushing of wrong fuel can take about 15-30 minutes in case of roadside recovery. If you’ve sent your car to a garage or main dealer, it can take up to 2-5 working days. Moreover, time factor will also depend upon the extent of damage.

Flushing of wrong fuel

How Can I Avoid Misfuelling?

In order to prevent misfuelling, always stay focused by not paying any heed to distractions. Fit a diesel fuel cap to fuel neck and set reminders for yourself if you’ve replaced your car with a different fuel vehicle so that you may not reach wrong fuel point. Always read the trigger label on the pump and see the fuel grade indicator as well. Don’t be duped by the colour of the nozzle. By following these guidelines, you can save yourself from financial setbacks brought by wrong-fueling.