Filling up your vehicle with
the wrong fuel
It is easy to feel embarrassed about
putting the wrong fuel into your car but it is probably more common
than you would think! It happens easily when you have changed from
having a petrol vehicle to a diesel vehicle and vice versa. Also if
you are re-fuelling somebody else's car. The problem is that if you
take the wrong action immediately after the mistake, it can be
extremely damaging to your engine and could cost you a lot in
aggravation and money.
Here is the ESSENTIAL
advice if it happens to you:
If you realise
immediately after filling up, DO NOT START THE ENGINE. As soon as
you do this the incorrect fuel is pumped into the engine's fuel
system and can cause severe damage. Just try to roll the car a
parking space away from the pump and inform the kiosk of your
mistake. Then call your recovery service and get recovered you to
your nearest garage. The garage will drain your fuel tank and
dispose of the fuel safely. Damage caused by driving with the
incorrect fuel can vary largely. If you have driven off with the
wrong fuel, stop the car as soon as possible after you realise (when
it is safe) and call your recovery service.
Contact us on 01795 841007 or drop us an email to
info@tomsettkent.com
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