Don't panic!
Adelaide Fuel Recovery can help!
Turn off the engine and remove the key from ignition.
Turning of the engine prevents any further damage and stops the incorrect fuel circulating through the car.
Call Adelaide Fuel Rescue!
Speak to one of our experienced technicians who will assist you in what to do next.
Take A Breather
Sit back and relax! We know how stressful this experience can be. But don't fret! We will be with you as soon as possible.
Adding petrol to a diesel vehicle has the potential to cause serious damage to not only the fuel system such as the fuel pump but also the engine. Petrol reduces the lubrication properties found in diesel fuel which causes friction and damage.
Although adding diesel to a petrol vehicle is not as damaging, it can still be problematic to continuing driving. The vehicle will run rough and the exhaust will be smoky. However, pulling over, turning the engine off and contacting Adelaide Fuel Recovery is the safest option to ensure engine longevity.
Algae, water, rust, sediment and organic matter collected at the bottom of your fuel tank are the most common contaminations. These elements can cause the vehicle to have a higher fuel consumption, loss of power on acceleration and driving uphill. This can also affect towing power.
AdBlue contamination in the vehicle's fuel tank can cause the engine to malfunction and suddenly cease. The severity can increase if the vehicle is driven after the mistake or incident. Resulting in damage to the fuel system, injectors and other engine components.
Driving with Petrol or Diesel fuels in your AdBlue tank can cause some costly issues. Fuel can disrupt the engine and emissions control system, causing reduced engine performance, increased emissions and harmful pollutants, as well as poor fuel efficiency.
Don't worry, it happens to the best of us! Day to day life can get busy and sometimes we forget.
If your fuel gauge on the dash is almost on empty and you're too far from a service station to fill up, safely pull over and initiate your hazards, then call Adelaide Fuel Recovery for help.
Your vehicle may sputter and have intermittent surges if driven for too long on empty.
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