What if you accidentally fill your gas tank with diesel fuel

Introduction: What are the risks if you fill your gas tank with diesel fuel?

Gasoline is the most common fuel used by vehicles today. Diesel, on the other hand, has a higher concentration of combustible material. This means that diesel is more efficient than gasoline, resulting in less energy being required to move the vehicle. The downside to this is the various risks that can be involved with filling your gas tank with diesel fuel instead of gasoline. For instance, you will spend more money on gas due to the higher cost of diesel fuel.

 

When can it happen?: You may have filled your gas tank with diesel fuel if...

It is a bad day when you fill up your tank with diesel fuel instead of regular gas. At the moment, you may be feeling frustrated and annoyed that you have to drive around looking for a gas station that sells gas. You might even find that the only station close by doesn't have any gas left. This could lead to an accident or other mishap because you don't know how much gas you need in order to get home safely.

 

 

 

What happens next?: After filling your car with the wrong fuel...

It’s not uncommon for drivers to mistakenly fill their gas tanks with diesel fuel when they intended to fill up on unleaded gasoline. The problem with this is that diesel fuel has a higher octane level than gasoline and needs to be reserved for high-performance engine models, like those found in trucks and large sedans. That said, what can you do if you accidentally fill your car with the wrong fuel?

 

How to save yourself: If you think you may have accidentally put diesel in your car, here are some tips on what to do about it.

How much trouble could you get in if you accidentally filled your gas tank with diesel fuel? You could potentially trigger an environmental disaster, which is why it's important to know the difference between the two fuels. Making a mistake can happen to anyone, so don't worry so much about the consequences. The most important thing is not to panic and follow a few simple steps to rectify the situation quickly.

 

If you HAVE NOT started the engine:

1. Don’t start the engine.

2. Tell a gas station attendant what’s happened.

3. Ask someone to help you push your car out of the way.

4. Call a towing company so they can tow your car to a mechanic who will drain the fuel.

If the fuel hasn’t been drawn into the engine, you may get away with no damage at all.

If you HAVE started the engine:

Don’t start it again unless you have to, such as you are in an unsafe position and have no one to help you push your car. Things may be more difficult if you’ve driven the car, as the wrong fuel can damage your engine if it’s drawn through the system.

1. Make sure you’re parked in a safe place.

2. Make sure your ignition is off.

3. Call your mechanic and the towing company.

4. Call your insurer.

A mechanic will need to drain your tank of fuel and you’ll probably need the filter replaced to protect your engine.

How it will affect your insurance:

Filling up with the wrong fuel is classed as accidental damage with a comprehensive insurance policy. However, you need to check with your insurer whether they’ll cover roadside assistance and fuel removal.