Recovery of wrong fuel is really not a big issue, problem lies elsewhere. The system of recovering contaminated fuel is, though, not only about ladling out the fuel mixture. In true essence, it also includes full flush-out of mixed fuel.

It has been found that even after wrong fuel is removed from the tank, some residues remain in the engine or other parts seated along the fuel supply channel. That is why complete fuel recovery is so much stressed. In reality, most of the wrong fuel drainage specialists don’t offer comprehensive fuel recovery though tout it on their websites. Unsuspecting motorists, who have no idea about how fuel is recovered and importance of full drainage, are happy only if their cars are returned to them quickly. With problems not nipped, they raise their ugly heads after a few days.

More than 90% of wrong-fuelling cases need only fuel flush-out – off course, complete drainage – whereas the rest need extensive checking for faults and repairing of them. In more severe cases, replacement becomes a must. In rare cases, damages are so severe that engine replacement seems to be the only way out and a new purchase sounds a better idea.

There are several myths regarding mis-fuelling problem. For example, wrong fuel problem refers to only unleaded petrol in diesel and not the opposite. True it is that this type is the most common and perceived to be more damaging but the opposite also happens though rarely and its consequences are quite benign. Motorists also believe that driving with fuel mixture damages engine beyond repairing. If you have fuel mixture in tank and drive a few miles, there is a chance that your car will suffer damages but that never means those faults cannot be fixed up.

Educating yourself with right information is important as guzzling down myths will only add to your panic in times of troubles.

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