Petrol in a diesel
The most common, and the riskiest for the injection pump.
Wrong fuel · 24/7
Wrong fuel?
Wrong fuel?
Whatever you do, don’t start the engine.
As long as the engine hasn’t run, the wrong fuel stays in the tank. We come and drain and flush it on the spot, and you can fill up again with the right fuel.
24/7 · bank holidays included
Call 0484 84 48 50
Why it’s urgent
A few seconds of engine can cost a fortune
Petrol in a diesel strips the lubrication from the injection pump; diesel in a petrol engine fouls the spark plugs and injectors. As soon as the engine runs, the mixture spreads through the whole system, and the repair can cost several thousand euros.
On many recent cars, simply switching on the ignition starts the fuel pump. So don’t touch anything: keep the key out of the ignition, or the keyless fob away from the car.
On the spot, our driver drains the tank and flushes the system. If you’ve already driven and the engine has cut out, we tow the car to the garage: the injection may need checking.
- Drained on the spottank drained and flushed
- 24/7bank holidays included
- Price up frontbefore we start
- Brusselsand 50 km around
Every kind of misfuelling
Diesel in a petrol car
The diesel nozzle doesn’t fit well, but it happens: the engine smokes, then stalls.
AdBlue in the tank
AdBlue has its own tank: poured into the fuel, it quickly damages the system.
The three rules
1. Don’t start it
Don’t even switch on the ignition: the hazard lights work without it.
2. Tell the station
The staff can help you move the car away from the pump.
3. Call us
Tell us which fuel and how many litres you put in.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Another question? Call us, we’ll answer right away.
Call · 0484 84 48 50I’ve driven a few kilometres, is it too late?
Stop straight away and switch off the engine. We drain the tank and, if needed, tow the car to the garage to have the injection checked.
How much does draining the tank cost?
It depends on the car and the amount: you get the price on the phone. It’s almost always far cheaper than an injection pump.
Does it happen often?
Far more than people think, especially with a hire car or company car. No embarrassment: just call.
Contact & map
City-Dépannage
- Opening hours7 days a week : 24 hours, bank holidays included
- Phone and email0484 84 48 50info
@city-depannage.brussels