Quick answer: if you’ve put the wrong fuel in your car in Adelaide, don’t start the engine. Call a mobile wrong fuel service to drain and flush the tank where the car is, usually at the servo. Our pick for Adelaide is Rapid Wrong Fuel Solutions, which holds an SA EPA waste transport licence and had a 5.0 Google rating when we checked in October 2026.
What to do first
- Don’t start the engine. If you haven’t turned the key, leave it off. This is the single biggest factor in what the fix costs.
- If you’re already driving, pull over when it’s safe, switch off and don’t restart.
- Put the car in neutral and, with help, push it clear of the pump so the servo can keep trading.
- Call a mobile wrong fuel service and say what fuel went in, roughly how much, and whether the engine has run.
Not sure how much damage is done? Our immediate actions guide walks through it step by step, and driving with wrong fuel explains what happens once the engine runs.
Our pick in Adelaide: Rapid Wrong Fuel Solutions
Rapid Wrong Fuel Solutions is a mobile wrong fuel drain and recovery service based in Adelaide. Its website says it covers Adelaide and South Australia, handles petrol in diesel and diesel in petrol, and offers no fix, no fee with no deposit.
| What we checked | What we found |
|---|---|
| Business | Rapid Wrong Fuel Solutions Pty Ltd, ABN active since November 2025, registered for GST |
| Waste licence | SA EPA licence 52359, waste transport business (category A), issued 9 January 2026 |
| Google reviews | 5.0 from 31 reviews |
| Areas | Adelaide metro, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu |
| What the website says | Mobile, 24/7, metro arrival in under 60 minutes, no fix no fee, no deposit |
Checked 26 October 2026 on ABN Lookup, the SA EPA public register and Google. What the website says is the business’s own claim, so confirm the details when you call.
Reviews we saw praised quick, friendly service and good value. Contact details are on the Rapid Wrong Fuel Solutions website.
Other options in South Australia
Adelaide has more than one wrong fuel specialist. Adelaide Fuel Recovery (5.0 from 102 Google reviews) and Wrong Fuel Rescue (4.9 from 1,177) also hold SA EPA licences. You’ll find them all, with the same facts for each, in wrong fuel services in South Australia.
If you’re a long way out of Adelaide, ask about travel charges before you book. A tow to a workshop may be the only option in some remote areas.
Why a waste licence matters in SA
Drained fuel mixed with the wrong fuel is waste, and in South Australia a business that transports waste for a fee needs an EPA licence. A licensed operator has to take it somewhere legal, rather than tipping it out. You can look up any business on the SA EPA public register.
What to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and what does it include (drain, flush, disposal, a few litres of the right fuel)?
- Is there an extra charge after hours, on weekends or for distance?
- Does the business hold an SA EPA licence to transport the drained fuel?
- Is the business insured for this work, and will you get an invoice and job report?
For a sense of typical prices, see our wrong fuel cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wrong fuel drain cost in Adelaide?
Most mobile services quote a fixed price for a standard car when the engine hasn’t run. Ask what’s included and whether after-hours rates apply. See the wrong fuel cost guide for typical ranges.
Can a mobile service come to the servo?
Yes. Most drains are done where the car is, at the pump or wherever you pulled over. Push the car clear of the bowser if you can.
Will RAA roadside assistance fix wrong fuel?
Roadside clubs can usually tow or advise, but most don’t drain fuel themselves. Check your membership terms, and see wrong fuel and insurance.
