What to Do If You Fill Up with the Wrong Fuel at a Gas Station?
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If you fill up with the wrong fuel at a gas station, do not start the engine. Simply have the car towed to a 4S shop to drain the fuel and clean the fuel tank. Additional details are as follows: 1. Wrong fuel grade: If you accidentally use the wrong fuel grade, there’s no need to worry. Just switch back to the fuel you’ve been using after the current tank is empty. If a gasoline car is filled with diesel or a diesel car is filled with gasoline, do not start the vehicle. Instead, have it towed to a repair shop for fuel tank cleaning. 2. Fuel tanker present: If a fuel tanker is at the station, it means the fuel storage has just been refilled. This can stir up water settled at the bottom of the storage tank. Filling up at this time may result in fuel with a high water content, which can mildly affect vehicle performance or, in severe cases, damage the fuel system.