Petrol in a diesel vehicle
The most damaging mix-up. Petrol strips the lubrication a diesel high-pressure pump relies on, so even a short run can wear the pump and injectors. Leave the engine off and the fix is usually a drain and flush.
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Filled up with the wrong fuel in Yass, Murrumbateman or at a Hume Highway service centre? Leave the engine off and call us, 24/7. Our workshop is in Fyshwick, so Yass jobs are handled by arrangement and we will tell you exactly what to do first.
From the workshop
By arrangement, about 45 min from Fyshwick
Response
Urgent, call first
Availability
24/7
Wrong Fuel Rescue • Yass
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Computerised wheel alignment
Balancing on every fit
Logbook servicing, warranty safe
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Wrong fuel near Yass? Here is what to do.
Yass sits where the Barton and Hume highways meet, so we hear from a lot of travellers, tradies and hire cars that grabbed the wrong nozzle. Whether the engine was started decides the repair bill.
01
Engine off, key out
Do not start it or turn the key to accessories, that primes the pump and pulls the wrong fuel into the lines.
02
Push it clear if safe
Move out of the fuel lane only if the car can be pushed safely. Never start it to reposition.
03
Tell us what went in
Petrol, diesel or AdBlue, roughly how many litres and whether it has run. We advise before anything else happens.
04
We sort the logistics
Yass is about 45 minutes up the Barton Highway from our Fyshwick workshop. We will talk through the quickest recovery option with you.
Also available to Yass
Everything else we can do in the same visit.
Comparing tyre prices first? Browse our full tyre range, fitted at our Fyshwick workshop.
Yass customers welcome
The workshop behind the job.
Our 110 Wollongong Street, Fyshwick workshop handles wrong fuel rescue for Yass drivers and businesses, alongside tyre fitting, spin balancing, computerised wheel alignment and full mechanical servicing.
Budget, mid-range and premium tyres in stock, fitted while you wait.
Common wrong fuel situations
Whatever went in the tank, we can help in Yass.
Available 24/7
Diesel in a petrol vehicle
Diesel will not burn properly in a petrol engine. Expect heavy smoke, misfiring and stalling if it runs. Less destructive than the reverse, but the tank, lines and filter still need clearing.
AdBlue in the fuel tank
AdBlue belongs in its own blue-capped tank. In the fuel tank it crystallises and corrodes pumps and injectors fast. Do not start the engine, do not try to siphon it yourself, call us straight away.
Other wrong fuel emergencies
Wrong grade in a jerry can, water or contaminated fuel from a servo, oil or coolant poured into the filler, or a car that stalled minutes after filling up. Same rule: switch off and call.
Areas we cover
Wrong Fuel Rescue across Yass and around it.
We look after Yass and the surrounding highway corridor by arrangement from our Fyshwick workshop, call first and we'll sort the logistics with you.
Workshop drive time: By arrangement, about 45 min from Fyshwick
Qualified, fully insured mechanics and tyre fitters
Yass
Murrumbateman
Bowning
Binalong
Gundaroo
Barton Highway
Hume Highway (Yass)
Why Canberra books with us
Six reasons drivers, fleets and families choose our workshop.
Tyres, wheels and full mechanical repairs in Fyshwick, serving all of Canberra and Queanbeyan. Honest quotes, no upselling.
Rated by Canberra drivers
1800 701 030Range
Budget to premium, all in stock
More than 90 brands across 2,800+ Australian sizes, from value rubber for the runabout to Michelin and Bridgestone for the highway kilometres.
Accuracy
Computerised wheel alignment
Every new set is checked on the alignment rack and set to manufacturer specs, so you get the tread life you paid for.
Warranty
Logbook servicing that protects your warranty
Servicing to the manufacturer schedule with genuine or approved parts. Your new-car warranty stays intact, by law.
Local
Canberra owned and operated
We know what the Monaro Highway, frosty mornings and gravel runs to the Brindabellas do to tyres, because we drive them too.
One stop
Tyres and mechanical under one roof
Brakes, suspension, diagnostics and auto electrical handled in the same visit, so you only book the car in once.
Green
Old tyres recycled, not dumped
Every tyre we remove goes to a licensed recycler. Disposal is quoted upfront, never a surprise on the invoice.
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Tyre brands in stock
Same day
On common sizes
All makes
Cars, SUVs, utes, vans
Mon-Sat
Fyshwick workshop open
Yass locals rate us 5.0 out of 5
"Put diesel in the wife's petrol car in Yass. Called them, was told not to start it and they had it drained and running properly the next day."
Tom W.
Murrumbateman
"Booked online, dropped the car off, everything explained clearly before any work started. No surprises on the invoice."
Sarah L.
Yass
"Upfront pricing on tyres, no pressure to upgrade. Exactly what you want from a local workshop."
Jason T.
Yass
Need wrong fuel rescue in Yass? Call us now.
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Wrong Fuel Rescue Yass FAQ
Questions answered.
Do you help with wrong fuel in Yass?
Yes. Yass, Murrumbateman and the Barton and Hume highway corridors are handled by arrangement from our Fyshwick workshop, about 45 minutes away. Call us 24/7 first.
I put petrol in my diesel at Yass, what now?
Leave the engine off and the key out. Petrol strips lubrication from a diesel high-pressure pump, so an unstarted car is usually a drain and flush, a started one can mean pump and injector damage.
Is it worth bringing the car to Canberra?
Often yes. A proper drain, flush and diagnostic check in the workshop protects the fuel pump and injectors, especially on diesels.
How much does it cost?
Quoted before we start, based on tank size and whether the engine ran. An unstarted car is far cheaper to fix.
Is wrong fuel help available 24/7?
Yes. Wrong fuel assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1800 701 030 any time, day or night.
I put AdBlue in my fuel tank, what now?
Do not start the engine or turn the key. AdBlue crystallises in the fuel system and attacks pumps and injectors. The tank and lines must be drained and flushed properly, call us and we will tell you exactly what to do.
How do I pay?
Card, Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Quoted upfront before any work starts, no hidden fees.
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Send us your tyre size or rego and what you need done. We'll come back with a fitted, balanced, out-the-door price and the next available slot at our Fyshwick workshop.
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Fyshwick workshop, serving all of Canberra & Queanbeyan
Wrong fuel help available 24/7
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