Misfuelling into a Diesel car, van or vehicle is a very common and costly problem that is increasing year on year. The number of motorists putting the wrong fuel in their car has doubled over the last decade to 150,000 plus incidents per year, in the UK alone.
The following Frequently Asked Questions will help you learn more about Diesel Misfuelling Prevention.
1. Will FuelSure fit my car?
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2. How often Does Diesel Misfuelling Occur?
Every year about 150,000 vehicles are misfuelled. Of that 150,000 about 50,000 are police vehicles. This ratio means that 1 out of every 4 individuals knows someone who has misfuelled their vehicle.
3. Does Diesel Misfuelling Harm the Environment?
When two fuels are mixed it creates a hazardous material, which can affect the environment if it is not disposed of properly.
4. If I Realise I Have Used the Wrong Fuel Before Driving is there a Solution?
If you are still at the fuel pump and know you have made a mistake, do not drive the vehicle. You will need to call a mechanic and tow company to get the vehicle repaired. A tank draining will be needed.
5. How Costly is a Misfuelling?
The cost of misfuelling will depend on when the mistake was realised. If you noticed the issue right away and did not drive the vehicle, you can expect £150- £300 in repairs for draining the fuel tank and labour. There is also the cost of the fuel. If the vehicle has been driven with the wrong fuel the repair costs can be more than £3000, depending on the damage.
6. What is misfuelling?
Misfuelling is when you put unleaded petrol into a diesel cars' fuel tank.
7. Will diesel misfuelling harm my car?
Yes, when the diesel fuel enters the engine or fuel system the vehicle may just stall and run poorly. In some cases, however, diesel misfuelling can severely damage the engine and easily ruin the injectors due to a lack of lubrication. Such damage could cost thousands to repair. If you notice your mistake early, do not start the engine and get the tank drained as soon as possible.
8. Does petrol misfuelling happen?
Yes, but not as often as diesel misfuelling. This is because a diesel nozzle is wider than a petrol nozzle and so would not fit into the diesel tank without some difficulty.
9. Is there a solution to prevent diesel misfuelling?
Yes, FuelSure can be fitted to most cars and vans. The unique cap locking mechanism means that only a diesel nozzle will open the filler, therefore preventing the tank being filled with the wrong fuel. This a very simple method of preventing diesel misfuelling as FuelSure does not need to be fitted by a mechanic and does not require any special tools.
10. Does my breakdown cover really cover misfuelling?
Misfuelling is usually not covered by your manufacturer or breakdown assistance provider unless stated otherwise. However, most will tow your car to a local dealer or garage for repair; recovery beyond this is normally chargeable.
11. Is misfuelling covered on my insurance?
Even with comprehensive cover, misfuelling is generally excluded from insurance policies or not mentioned at all. If you have a third-party insurance company, expect to foot the bill yourself.
12. What if my car is on contract hire?
Most likely you´ll have to meet the cost of any repairs yourself if your car is on PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) or contract hire.
13. How does misfuelling happen?
Misfuelling can be a relatively simple mistake to make if you're in a rush or not concentrating on what you’re doing. Petrol pump nozzles are smaller than diesel nozzles so can fit into a diesel tank easily without alerting you to your mistake. Also, the colour of the fuel pump can be to blame. Diesel pumps were traditionally black, unleaded petrol green and four-star leaded petrol red. However, modern-day diesel pumps are often green which may enhance fuel suppliers' eco credentials but can cost vehicle owners a fair sum of money in repairs.
14. What do I do if I misfuel?
If your car is a diesel and you fill the tank with petrol but do not start the engine, the least you would have to do is get the tank drained. However, if you’ve started the engine after misfuelling or driven, even for a short distance, the worst case scenario would be a full engine replacement. If you do misfuel, don’t get embarrassed and think it’s best to break down than push your car off the forecourt; this could transform your repair costs from a few hundred pounds to a few thousand.
15. How do you install the FUELSURE product?
1) # Remove your current filler cap. You may also need to disconnect the safety 'laynard'.
2) Check the correct vehicle adapter is fitted to the FuelSure Cap by comparing the threads or shape with your current fuel cap.
3) The Screw Type adapter is already fitted to the FuelSure Cap – change it if your vehicle needs one of the other three adapters supplied in the pack.
4) Ensure the 'O' ring is seated in place as shown.
5) Insert the FuelSure Cap (fitted with the correct fuel filler neck adapter) in place of your current filler Cap.
6) Use the flat disc end of the Release Tool to turn and tighten the base part of the FuelSure Cap in the vehicle filler neck. (You can also use the edge of a spare adapter to tighten the chosen adapter by fitting it into the two grooves cut in the top of the adapter.)
7) To close the FuelSure Cap, lift the magenta-coloured tab of the top part of the cap and firmly push the top part of the FuelSure Cap in place to close it.
8) That’s all there is to it – You are now protected from misfuelling!
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