What Happens If You Put Diesel in a Petrol Car?

What Happens If You Put Diesel in a Petrol Car?

Picture this: You’re at the pump, filling up, when you realise you’ve grabbed the wrong nozzle. Diesel has just gone into your petrol tank. Unlike putting petrol in a diesel car, the nozzle size usually prevents the mistake, but it still happens, especially with older...
What Happens When You Put Petrol in a Diesel Car?

What Happens When You Put Petrol in a Diesel Car?

Did You Put Petrol in a Diesel Car?  It happens more often than you’d think: you’re in a rush, distracted, or simply on autopilot and suddenly, you’ve put petrol in your diesel car. At that moment, panic sets in. You wonder if you’ve ruined your engine, how much this...
How Much Damage Can Wrong Fuel Cause to Your Engine?

How Much Damage Can Wrong Fuel Cause to Your Engine?

Putting the wrong fuel in your car is a mistake that can lead to serious consequences if not handled quickly. Whether you’ve added petrol to a diesel tank or diesel to a petrol car, the amount of damage depends on how much was added, whether the engine was started,...