Diesel in Petrol Vehicle
Professional Diesel Extraction from Petrol Vehicles - NZIFDA Certified
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The Good News
Diesel in a petrol car is generally less catastrophic than petrol in diesel. Because petrol engines use spark ignition (not compression), they're more tolerant of fuel contamination.
However, diesel won't ignite properly in a petrol engine, causing poor running, misfires, excessive smoke, and potential catalytic converter damage if driven for too long.
What Happens When You Put Diesel in Petrol?
Symptoms You May Notice:
- ⚠Engine Misfires - Diesel doesn't ignite well with spark plugs
- ⚠Excessive Smoke - Black or grey smoke from the exhaust
- ⚠Loss of Power - Engine struggling, hesitation on acceleration
- ⚠Engine May Stall - Could cut out completely if concentration is high
- ⚠Check Engine Light - Usually triggers fault codes
The sooner we drain the contaminated fuel, the less chance of long-term damage.
Our Diesel Extraction Service
All contaminated fuel removed
Lines flushed of any diesel residue
We add clean petrol to get you going
Fast response across New Zealand
Professional, insured technicians
We come to you - no towing needed
What To Do Right Now
- 1Stop driving as soon as safe
If you've already started, pull over safely
- 2Turn off the engine
Don't restart it - this prevents further circulation
- 3Note how much diesel you added
This helps us assess the contamination level
- 4Call Eek: 0800 769 000
We'll be there within 45 minutes on average