The first thing you think when you’ve put the wrong fuel in your car is: will my insurance cover this? The truth is that in most cases, no. But how much it ends up costing you – and whether you can make a claim – depends on a few things that are worth knowing right…
One of the most important questions you can ask yourself at this moment is how long you can drive on wrong fuel before serious damage occurs. The short answer is there is no safe distance. But the honest answer is more complicated than that and understanding it could be the difference between a simple drain…
The first thing to know if you started the engine after putting the wrong fuel in is this: it does not mean your engine is automatically ruined. Yes, it makes the situation worse. But the outcome now depends almost entirely on what you do in the next few minutes, not on what has already happened….
Diesel in a petrol car is a more common mistake than many drivers think, especially in busy areas such as Newcastle, Maitland and the Hunter Valley area. This is generally less catastrophic than putting petrol in a diesel car, but if you don’t get it right you can still have major engine problems, breakdown and…
Contaminated fuel incidents are on the rise, especially for drivers travelling through regional areas like Maitland, Newcastle, Hunter Valley and the Central Coast. Contamination from water, mixed fuels, debris or bad storage can damage injectors, pumps and filters if not dealt with at an early stage. But on the web, many drivers can’t see clear…
Cross-fueling is one of the most damaging and pricey mistakes one can make as a driver. Modern engines are dependent on exact fuel chemistry and mechanical tolerances. Even a small amount of the wrong fuel can cause severe damage to the engine and fuel system. Petrol in a diesel car or diesel in a petrol…
Unfortunately, if not dealt with properly, putting the wrong fuel in a vehicle can cause serious mechanical damage – a lot more common than most drivers think. These incidents are common for drivers, considering busy travel routes, hire vehicles and diesel/petrol pump confusion. This guide will show you exactly what to do and what not…
Put petrol in the diesel at 11pm on the Pacific Highway? It happens more than you’d think. We’ve helped over 1,500 drivers since 2009, and plenty of those calls come in after dark, on weekends or on public holidays when every workshop in town is shut. The good news is that wrong fuel can be…
One of the most common and stressful mistakes drivers make is misfuelling. So whether you put diesel into a petrol car or petrol into a diesel car, the main thing is to know what to do next. Quick action can help prevent serious engine damage, lower repair costs and get you safely back on the…
Misfuelling accidents are common but pouring AdBlue into a diesel tank is one of the worst mistakes a driver can make. AdBlue is used to control emissions in modern diesel vehicles, but when it ends up in the wrong place, the results can be disastrous and expensive. This guide will help you understand what happens…
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