Do not start the car
Keep the ignition off if you notice before driving away.
Wrong fuel
Wrong fuel? Do not start the engine
Petrol in a diesel car or diesel in a petrol car can cause serious damage. If you notice in time, stop the car and call BCF Mobiliteit for help.
Important
Do not start and keep ignition off
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This matters most
Do not continue driving
Already driving? Stop as soon as it is safe and switch the engine off.
Call for advice
Tell us which fuel is in the car and roughly how much you filled.
Fuel mistake
Why wrong fuel quickly becomes serious
Diesel and petrol work differently. Petrol in a diesel engine in particular can affect lubrication and damage parts that are expensive to replace.
That is why guessing is unwise. The less wrong fuel has moved through the system, the better the chance of limiting damage.
Next step
To a place where the car can be handled properly
BCF Mobiliteit can secure and transport your vehicle to a garage, dealer or another agreed location. There the tank can be drained and the system checked.
For lease or insurance cases, we also coordinate with the right party when needed.
Tell us this when calling
- Which fuel the car normally uses
- Which fuel you filled
- Roughly how many litres are in the tank
- Whether the engine has been started
- Where the vehicle is now
Approach
How we help after wrong fuel
1. First advice
We discuss straight away whether starting or driving must be avoided.
2. Secure location
We check whether the car is safe or needs moving.
3. Arrange transport
If needed, we bring the car to a garage or dealer.
4. Coordination
For lease or insurance, we help with the right next step.