Category: Petrol and diesel
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Wrong Fuel in a Hybrid Car: What’s Different?
Put diesel in a hybrid? Why the petrol engine can start without warning, why EV mode isn’t safe, and what to do after misfuelling…
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Wrong Fuel in a Ute, 4WD or Tow Vehicle
Put petrol in your diesel ute or 4WD? Why big tanks and towing raise the stakes, and what to do when you’re hitched up…
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Petrol in a Diesel Engine: What Happens & 5 Critical Steps
Petrol in a diesel engine strips lubrication and can wreck the high-pressure pump and injectors. The symptoms, the damage and what to do next.
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E10, 91, 95 or 98: Is the Wrong Petrol Grade a Problem?
Put 91 in a car that needs 98, or E10 where it shouldn’t go? What the wrong petrol grade actually does to your engine…
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Water in Your Fuel Tank: Signs, Causes and What to Do
Water in petrol or diesel can cause misfires, stalling and corrosion. How water gets into a fuel tank, the warning signs and how it’s…
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“It Was Only 1 or 2 Litres – That’s Not Much, Right?” Actually, Yes… It Is.
Only added 1 or 2 litres of the wrong fuel? Even small amounts can damage modern engines. Learn why topping up isn’t a fix…
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The Long-Term Effects of Driving With the Wrong Fuel
What happens if you drive with the wrong fuel: fuel pump and injector damage, poor running and costly repairs, plus what to do if…
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AdBlue in the Diesel Tank: Why It’s So Serious
Accidentally put AdBlue in your diesel tank? Why it’s so damaging to modern diesel fuel systems and what to do before anyone starts the…
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Diesel in a Petrol Car: What Happens and What to Do
Put diesel in a petrol car? What happens to the engine, the warning signs, and why a drain and flush is still needed even…