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\u201cAlthough there may not be any noticeable changes to your car initially, as the petrol makes its way to the fuel system you will have serious consequences.<\/p>\n
\u201cDepending on how far the petrol has circulated through the fuel system and engine, the cost of repairs can vary from a simple drain and flush to some very expensive component replacements.\u201d<\/p>\n
Allstar warned drivers risk picking up \u201cbig bills\u201d from the moment they turn on their ignition after putting in the wrong fuel.<\/p>\n
The motoring group revealed high-performance vehicles are likely to face the highest costs after misfuelling. Meanwhile, they also admitted that not every road user will face eye-watering five-figure charges.<\/p>\n
DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n They commented: \u201cTo maintain the warranty on the car for example, you may be forced to replace a long list of engine parts.<\/p>\n \u201cThe bill will run to several thousand pounds. A high-performance engine could result in a bill of at least \u00a310,000.<\/p>\n \u201cIf, however, it\u2019s your own vehicle, a garage could get you going for a fraction of that. The system can simply be cleaned through. At worst, the injectors may need replacing.\u201d<\/p>\n The RAC offers a misfuelling service which will drain the tank and fuel system for just \u00a3290.99.<\/p>\n The breakdown experts claim misfuelling happens around once every three minutes in the UK.<\/p>\n They claim putting petrol inside a diesel car is a lot more dangerous than the other way around as it can damage a series of crucial parts.<\/p>\n They explained: \u201cDiesel cars use fuel as a lubrication oil, ensuring engine parts run smoothly to prevent wear and tear.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen petrol is added to diesel the mixture acts like a solvent, dissolving the lubricant. Switching on your ignition circulates the mixture and increases friction between components, damaging parts including your fuel lines and pump.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe bill will run to several thousand pounds. A high-performance engine could result in a bill of at least \u00a310,000.<\/p>\n \u201cIf, however, it\u2019s your own vehicle, a garage could get you going for a fraction of that. The system can simply be cleaned through. At worst, the injectors may need replacing.\u201d<\/p>\n
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