What to Do If You Fill Your Car with the Wrong Fuel?
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Solutions for filling your car with the wrong fuel vary depending on the situation: 1. When gasoline is mistakenly filled with diesel: The owner should contact a repair shop as soon as possible to clean the fuel tank and fuel system, and conduct a comprehensive inspection of the engine. Avoid starting the car to prevent damage; 2. When diesel is mistakenly filled with gasoline: Replace the fuel immediately; 3. When high-grade fuel is mistakenly filled with low-grade fuel: Short-term use will not cause damage to the engine. Precautions for refueling a car include: 1. Do not exceed the upper limit of the fuel tank; 2. Turn off the engine and power when refueling; 3. Refuel in the morning or evening to avoid direct sunlight at noon; 4. Add more fresh fuel before long-distance trips.
Last time I got distracted at the gas station and filled up with the wrong fuel—it was really stressful! If your gasoline car accidentally gets diesel, absolutely do not start the engine. Using diesel in a gasoline car can clog the fuel injectors. Immediately ask the staff to help pump out the fuel or contact a repair shop to empty the tank with professional equipment. If you've already driven a few kilometers, shut off the engine right away and call a tow truck to take it to a 4S shop for fuel system cleaning, which might cost around a thousand yuan. In case a high-grade car gets filled with low-grade gasoline, just drive slowly at low speed to the repair shop for an oil change. Always double-check the fuel pump colors before refueling—95-octane gasoline is green, while diesel is yellow. Don’t mix them up!
