Misfuelling | Forecourt Rescue Suffolk

Putting the wrong fuel in your car (misfuelling) is easily one of the most stressful mistakes a driver can make. Whether you’ve accidentally dropped petrol in a diesel car or vice-versa, that sinking feeling at the pump—or worse, when the engine cuts out—is something no one wants to experience.

⛽ Misfuelling in Suffolk? Don't Panic! Your Guide to Forecourt Rescue

🚨 Critical: The First 4 Steps You MUST Take

The moment you realize you've put the wrong fuel in your tank (misfuelling), your actions determine the cost and complexity of the fix. Follow these steps IMMEDIATELY:

1. STOP! Do Not Start the Engine: This is the most crucial step. Turning the key circulates the contaminated fuel, which causes rapid and severe damage to expensive fuel pumps and injectors, especially in modern diesel cars.

2. Turn Off the Ignition: Ensure the ignition is fully switched off (don't even leave it in the accessory position).

3. Secure the Area: If you are at the pump, inform the forecourt attendant. Put the handbrake on and engage hazard lights.

4. Call Forecourt Rescue Suffolk: We are the local experts you need. Call us immediately. Trying to drain the fuel yourself or calling a standard recovery service often leads to complications.

🛠️ Why You Need a Specialist for Misfuelling, Not Standard Recovery

Misfuelling is not just a simple breakdown; it’s a form of chemical contamination requiring specialist equipment.

• Standard Recovery: A standard recovery truck can only tow your car. They cannot perform the complex drainage and flushing required to make your car safe to drive.

• Forecourt Rescue Suffolk: Our dedicated mobile units are fully equipped to perform the entire wrong fuel removal process safely at the roadside, whether you’re in Ipswich, Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Felixstowe, Sudbury or Lowestoft.

  • Safe Drainage: We pump out all the contaminated fuel into specialized containers.

  • System Flushing: We flush the entire fuel line and system with clean, fresh fuel.

  • Engine Protection: We ensure your fuel lines, filter, and pump are cleared of damaging residue.

  
  

  💰 Save Time, Save Money, Save Your Engine

  
  

  While the initial panic might make you fear a massive bill, calling us first is the most cost-effective solution.

  Starting the car after misfuelling can lead to component failure costing thousands of pounds in workshop repair fees. By getting a Forecourt Rescue technician out immediately, you minimize damage and keep the repair cost low (our service starts from just £120.00).

📍 We Are Your Local Suffolk Wrong Fuel Fixers | Misfuelling specialist

From the A12 near Woodbridge to the rural roads of mid-Suffolk, we provide a 24/7 rapid response service throughout the county. If you've put petrol in diesel or diesel in petrol or AdBlue in diesel tank remember the name: Forecourt Rescue Suffolk.

https://www.forecourt-rescue-suffolk.co.uk/misfuelling

01473 875186