Quick answer: if you’ve put the wrong fuel in your car in Brisbane, don’t start the engine and call a mobile wrong fuel service. Brisbane has several specialists, including Mobile Fuel Rescue, Wrong Fuel Company, Wrong Fuel Rescue and Fuel Draining Specialists. Each held a Queensland environmental authority for regulated waste transport 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.
Our immediate actions guide covers this in more detail. If you’ve put diesel in a petrol car, read diesel in a petrol car, as the fix is a little different.
Mobile Fuel Rescue in Brisbane
Mobile Fuel Rescue is a mobile wrong fuel service that names Melbourne and Brisbane as its service areas. Its website advertises a 24/7 emergency mobile service, tells drivers not to start the vehicle, and says its technicians come to you and fix it on site.
| What we checked | What we found |
|---|---|
| Business | Mobile Fuel Rescue Pty Ltd, ABN active since February 2018, registered for GST |
| Queensland authority | Environmental authority EA0001539, ERA 57 regulated waste transport, effective 25 September 2019 |
| Google reviews | Brisbane north listing 4.8 from 37 reviews (its Victorian listing showed 5.0 from 173) |
| Areas | Brisbane (and Melbourne) |
Checked 26 October 2026 on ABN Lookup, the Queensland environmental authority register and Google. Hours and arrival times vary, so confirm them when you call. Contact details are on the Mobile Fuel Rescue website.
Other options in Brisbane and South East Queensland
| Provider | Areas | Google rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong Fuel Company | Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Redlands | 5.0 from 299 reviews |
| Wrong Fuel Rescue | Brisbane and South East Queensland | 5.0 from 3,532 reviews |
| Fuel Draining Specialists | Brisbane and Sunshine Coast | 5.0 from 91 reviews |
Ratings checked 26 October 2026. Each also held an ERA 57 authority on the Queensland register. Wrong Fuel Company had the top rating with the most reviews among locally based specialists, so it’s our top rated pick for Queensland. See all of them in wrong fuel services in Queensland.
The Queensland licence to ask about
In Queensland, carrying regulated waste such as contaminated fuel is an environmentally relevant activity (ERA 57). A business doing it needs an environmental authority. You can search any business on the Queensland environmental authority 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 a Queensland environmental authority (ERA 57) to carry the drained fuel?
- Is the business insured for this work, and will you get an invoice and job report?
See what a wrong fuel drain costs before you call, so you know what a fair quote looks like.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive to a mechanic with the wrong fuel in Brisbane?
No. Driving pulls the wrong fuel through the pump and injectors, which is where the expensive damage happens. A mobile service can drain it where the car is.
How long does a wrong fuel drain take?
The drain and flush itself usually takes about an hour for a standard car. Add the time for the technician to reach you.
Does RACQ drain wrong fuel?
Roadside clubs can help with a tow or advice, but check your membership terms before relying on it. Our guide to wrong fuel and insurance explains what’s usually covered.
