Petrol in Diesel

Putting petrol in a diesel car by mistake is more common than you think, with over 150,000 motorists putting the wrong fuel into their tank every year. Putting petrol in a diesel car can cause severe damage to your engine and can be an expensive repair if the issue is not dealt with immediately. Here at Wrong Fuel UK, we're here to help you wherever you are in the UK and whatever time of day you need our assistance. If you've mistakenly put petrol in your car instead of diesel, call us now and we will have an expert technician with you shortly.

Have you just put petrol in your diesel car?

If you have just put petrol in your diesel car then you need to take the following steps immediately:

• Turn off the engine of your car. This will make sure that the petrol is not circulated around your diesel engine and will prevent damage being done to your engine.
• Call Wrong Fuel UK straight away on 0800 999 3835. They will get a highly trained and experienced fuel technician to you as soon as possible wherever you are in the UK and whatever time of day or night.
• Relax and wait for your technician to come and help you. They will drain the petrol from your diesel engine, flush it and then give you enough fuel to get to your nearest petrol station and go on with your onward journey.

Have you put petrol in your diesel car and driven?

If you've put petrol in your diesel car by mistake and then driven then don't panic. Follow the steps advised above and call Wrong Fuel UK on 0800 999 3835 and we'll get a highly trained technician out to you quickly to rectify the situation.

Petrol in diesel symptoms

Unsure if you have put petrol in your diesel car by mistake? Look out for these petrol in diesel symptoms:

• Engine is noisy - You may begin to notice that your car's engine is a little louder than normal.
• Misfiring - Your engine may begin to misfire, cough and splutter if you've mistakenly put petrol in your diesel car.
• More smoke from the exhaust - You may begin to notice more smoke coming from your exhaust when driving.
• Loss of power - You may notice your car is struggling to accelerate.
• Car is difficult to start - Even if your vehicle is warm, you may find that your car is difficult to start.

Unleaded petrol in a diesel car: What problems can occur?

If you've put unleaded petrol into a diesel car then numerous problems can occur that can be expensive to fix. If you've got a common rail diesel or a HDi engine then the problems can be even worse and more expensive to fix. You can severely damage your engine which can lead to you having to replace some of the following parts:

• Fuel tank
• Filters
• Fuel injectors
• Fuel pumps

In some instances, you may even need to have your entire engine replaced.

Call Wrong Fuel UK

If you've put petrol in your diesel car (or even just think you have) then call Wrong Fuel UK now on 0800 999 3835 or 0333 900 3835 (inclusive with mobile minutes).

What you should do if you have put the wrong fuel in your car...

1. Don't panic - Wrong Fuel UK can help you!
2. Don't start your engine. If however, you have driven then stop and pull over somewhere safe.
3. Call Wrong Fuel UK for free advice. Wrong Fuel UK are open 24-hours a day, 7 days-a-week.
4. Call us on 0800 999 3835 or 0333 900 3835 (inclusive with mobile minutes).

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