Mis-fuelling is the most commonly occurring mistake these days. It is a mistake that is easy to make but tough to reprimand and the recoveries that follow take lot more than higher costs many a times.

1. Recovery after wrong fuel or mis-fuelling
Mis-fuelling is the most commonly occurring mistake these days. It is a mistake
that is easy to make but tough to reprimand and the recoveries that follow take lot
more than higher costs many a times.
Mainly there are two types of mis-fuelling. One, under which the recommended
octane level of fuel is replaced by a lower octane fuel. This doesn’t hurt the car
much but in a longer run can bring serious damages to the power mill of the car.
The fuel and power efficacy is also affected negatively because of it.
The second type is more common and hazardous one. Under this category, the
drivers mainly re-fill the fuel tank with alternative fuel such as gasoline with diesel
or diesel with gasoline. The first case is quiet unlikely to happen as the diesel
nozzle is much larger as compared to the gasoline tank opening. The other case is
the one that happens on a larger scale and is the main cause of maximum mis-
fuelling cases. The gasoline nozzle being smaller in respect to diesel tank opening
easily fits into it and becomes the cause of blunder.
So, how to recover from such an annoying situation?
There are several ways following which you can easily get out of this situation. But
before you attempt for that there are a few precautions that you must take in
consideration. Some of them are:
 Under any situation do not try to turn on ignition or start the engine.
 If you have filled more than 10 percent of your tank with wrong fuel drain
the tank and refill it with the correct fuel.
 Avoid taking any action all by yourself, contact your nearest service station
or mechanic.

2.  If your car is under warranty, never drive your car with wrong fuel, as in
case of further damage your warranty may get void and your pocket may
have to bear the brunt of it.
 Your car insurer may deny any payment if the car has been driven with
wrong fuel as it directly brings the responsibility of complete damage on
you. So take care not to make any such error.
Controlling the ultimate costs of these mistakes lies in your own hands. The most
efficient and easiest way to recover from this situation is to call nearest available
help or mechanic. These people are well adept with this art and know exactly how
to cope up under such circumstances. Also, call your insurer immediately and
check you cover, and make sure while choosing your car insurance wrong fuel
charges are covered under it. All these points may seem small and less important
but if kept in mind may save you from unwanted wastage of money, time, and
energy.