PETROL IN DIESEL · MELBOURNE

PETROL IN YOUR
DIESEL CAR?

An easy mistake. A clear next step. Leave the engine off and speak to our mobile fuel recovery team.

If you've put petrol in a diesel vehicle, do not start or restart it. If you're already driving, stop safely and switch off. Call with your location and vehicle details to discuss professional fuel removal.

UNDERSTAND THE NEXT STEP

Why leaving the engine off matters.

Diesel helps lubricate parts of a diesel fuel system. Petrol contamination can reduce that lubrication and increase the risk of damage, particularly if the engine runs.

Whether a tank drain is sufficient or further system work is appropriate depends on your vehicle, the fuel mixture and what happened after filling. Tell us if the ignition was switched on, even if you did not drive.

Our first step is to understand the situation. We discuss your location, suitable assistance and the quote before you confirm the service. Some vehicles need further workshop assessment.

General fuel-system advice: The AA wrong fuel guide . Vehicle-specific advice and assessment are essential.

Read what to do after misfuelling

03 / FROM MIX-UP TO A PLAN

THREE STEPS.
NO RUNAROUND.

Local help starts with the facts.
We'll work through them with you.

MAKE THE CALL.

Tell us your location, vehicle and which fuel went in. Let us know if the engine has run.

CONFIRM THE PLAN.

Discuss suitable assistance, the quote and availability. Get an arrival estimate directly from the team.

GET THE RIGHT HELP.

Where appropriate, the technician assesses and removes the wrong fuel, then explains the next step.

YOUR QUESTIONS

A CLEARER
WAY FORWARD.

Practical answers before you decide what to do.

All wrong fuel FAQs

01Can you remove petrol from a diesel car?

Professional fuel removal can address petrol in a diesel tank. The appropriate work depends on how much petrol was added, the vehicle's fuel system and whether the engine has run. Call before trying to dilute the fuel or drive the vehicle.

02What if I've already started or driven the car?

Pull over safely, switch the engine off and avoid restarting. Tell us how far you've driven and any symptoms you've noticed. The next step depends on the vehicle and whether the incorrect fuel has circulated; further mechanical assessment may be needed.

03How much does a fuel drain cost?

The cost depends on your location, vehicle, the amount and type of incorrect fuel, whether the engine has run, and the work required. Call with those details for a quote before confirming the service.

04How quickly can someone get to me?

Call with your exact location so the team can discuss availability and an arrival estimate. Traffic, access, your location and current work affect timing. An online request does not reserve a technician or confirm an arrival time.

05Will there be damage to my engine?

Misfuelling can damage a fuel system or engine. The risk depends on the vehicle, fuel mixture and whether it has been run. Keeping the engine off can limit further circulation, but no outcome can be guaranteed without assessment.

06Should I add the right fuel to dilute the wrong fuel?

Do not add more fuel or attempt to drive the mixture through the engine without vehicle-specific professional advice. Keep the ignition off and call. Do not attempt to siphon or drain fuel yourself.

DON'T LET A MIX-UP BECOME YOUR DAY.

ENGINE OFF.
PHONE ON.

Wherever you are in Melbourne, start with a call. Tell us your location and we'll talk through what comes next.

0403 839 760

24-hour phone assistance Melbourne-wide service

BEFORE YOU CALL

Have your location, vehicle make/model, fuel type and engine status ready.

PETROL IN YOURDIESEL CAR?

Why leaving the engine off matters.

THREE STEPS.NO RUNAROUND.

MAKE THE CALL.

CONFIRM THE PLAN.

GET THE RIGHT HELP.

A CLEARERWAY FORWARD.

Other useful information

ENGINE OFF.PHONE ON.

LEAVE YOUR DETAILS.REQUEST A CALLBACK.

PETROL IN YOUR
DIESEL CAR?

THREE STEPS.
NO RUNAROUND.

A CLEARER
WAY FORWARD.

ENGINE OFF.
PHONE ON.

LEAVE YOUR DETAILS.
REQUEST A CALLBACK.