Put the wrong fuel in your car? Keep the ignition off
If you have put petrol in diesel, diesel in petrol or AdBlue in the fuel tank, do not switch on the ignition or start the engine. For mobile wrong-fuel help in Canberra, call RoadHelp on 0498 338 188.
If you are still at the fuel station
Stop filling and tell the station staff what happened. Do not start the vehicle to move it away from the pump. Ask for help arranging a safe place for the vehicle while you contact a wrong-fuel specialist.
If you have already started or driven the vehicle
Stop somewhere safe and switch the engine off. Do not restart it. Explain how far you drove and any symptoms when you call. A technician needs to assess whether draining and cleaning are suitable or whether further inspection, recovery or repair is needed.
What to tell RoadHelp
- Your location and vehicle make and model.
- The correct fuel type and what you accidentally added.
- The approximate amount added.
- Whether the ignition was on, the engine was started or the vehicle was driven.
AdBlue in the fuel tank
Tell us specifically if AdBlue was added to the fuel tank. This is a contamination incident, separate from a normal AdBlue refill. Keep the ignition off and ask for advice before attempting to use the vehicle.
Assessment and costs
Not every incident has the same outcome. The work required depends on the vehicle and what happened after misfuelling. Fuel draining cannot guarantee that existing damage is resolved. Contact us for availability and a quote; see what affects wrong-fuel rescue cost.
RoadHelp specialises in mobile wrong-fuel drainage and fuel-contamination help. We do not offer general roadside repairs or routine AdBlue top-ups.
