What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car

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What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car
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Advice: In the UK someone puts the wrong fuel in their car every three and a half minutes 😱 Here's what to do if you're one of them

This is a rarer problem, as most diesel fuel pumps won’t fit into a petrol filler neck. However, if you put diesel into a petrol car's fuel tank, do not start the engine because this will allow the fuel to circulate and will contaminate the fuel system.

Again, most repairs will start with a complete flush of the fuel tank to get rid of the contaminated fuel.This will vary depending on the type of car, the size of the engine, and whether or not you’ve started the engine. You may be able to claim back the cost of repairing your car through your insurance policy, under an accidental damage clause, but this usually only applies to fully comprehensive policies.

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