Tank draining in Brussels: emergency response
🚨 STOP! DON'T START! You've put the wrong fuel in? Turn everything off and call 0479 89 00 89 now.
Repair if you start = €3000-8000 at the garage – Draining costs much less!
Tank draining in Brussels – emergency response 24/7.
Brussels Car Dépannage has specialised in tank draining after wrong fuel for +10 years. With 4.9/5 on Google and over 212 reviews, we are the fastest fuel emergency service in Brussels. And it's the owners themselves who respond.
⚠️ You've put petrol in a diesel (or vice versa)? STOP EVERYTHING. Do not start under any circumstances.
Running the engine with the wrong fuel can cost thousands of euros in repairs. We arrive in less than 30 minutes with our draining pump. We completely empty your tank, fill it with the right fuel, and you're off as if nothing happened.
How we handle the draining
First thing: we check that you haven't started the engine. If you've started, the wrong fuel is already in the system, and that's more complicated (we need to flush the whole system). If you haven't started, it's simple: we drain the tank.
We use a professional pump to completely empty the tank. We suck out all the wrong fuel, put it in our containers for proper recycling. Once the tank is empty, we fill it with the right fuel (diesel or petrol depending on your car), check everything works, and you're off.
Quick tip: if you've put the wrong fuel in, don't panic, but above all DON'T START. Not even to move the car a few metres. Call us directly at 0479 89 00 89, it will save you a four-figure garage bill.
Wrong fuel right now?
We arrive to drain and refill your tank in less than 30 minutes
📞 Free Instant QuoteTank draining pricing in Brussels
💰 Tank Draining Rates
Pricing adapted to your situation – The price depends on whether you've started or not. We give you the exact rate by phone BEFORE we come.
- ✓ Simple draining (engine not started) – rate provided by phone
- ✓ Draining + system flush (engine started) – free instant quote
- ✓ Replacement fuel – At pump price (we buy the right fuel, you reimburse per litre at the day's rate)
- ✓ Towing to garage (if engine damage) – rate based on distance
⚠️ Why is it worth acting fast?
Draining costs a fraction of what garage repairs would cost. If you start and damage the injection pump: €3000-8000 in repairs. Draining saves you thousands of euros.
Call 0479 89 00 89: we give you the exact rate in 2 minutes. No surprises.
I've already started, what do I do?
If you've already turned the key, don't panic, but act fast. Here's what to do depending on the situation:
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You've started but only driven a few metres
Turn everything off immediately. The fuel is in the system, but the damage may still be limited. We'll drain and flush the complete system (tank, hoses, filter). It takes longer than simple draining, but it can avoid the garage. -
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You've driven several kilometres
That's critical. The wrong fuel has circulated throughout the engine. If the engine still runs, turn it off now and call us. We'll drain, but you'll probably need towing to a garage to check the injection pump and injectors. -
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The engine has stalled and won't restart
Bad sign. The engine has already suffered damage. We'll still come to drain and flush the tank, then tow you to a specialist diesel garage. You'll probably need to replace the injection pump. Garage budget: several thousand euros.
Golden rule: As soon as you realise the mistake, turn off the engine and call us. Every minute counts.
Petrol in diesel (or vice versa): why is it serious?
Many people think putting the wrong fuel in isn't that serious. Big mistake. A diesel engine isn't designed to burn petrol, and vice versa. If you start with the wrong fuel, you'll damage the injection pump, injectors, and potentially the entire engine.
Petrol in a diesel is the worst. Diesel lubricates engine parts, petrol doesn't lubricate anything. Result: parts rub dry, wear quickly, and break. Repair: several thousand euros. Diesel in petrol is less catastrophic, but it clogs the injectors and stalls the engine. In both cases, don't start.
Tank draining throughout the Brussels region
You're at a motorway service area, in front of a Total, Shell, Q8, Esso, Texaco, or Lukoil station? You've just realised your mistake in a supermarket car park? We respond anywhere in Brussels and surrounding areas, whatever the location.
Our service areas:
19 municipalities of Brussels-Capital: Anderlecht, Auderghem, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Brussels City, Etterbeek, Evere, Forest, Ganshoren, Ixelles, Jette, Koekelberg, Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Saint-Gilles, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Schaerbeek, Uccle, Watermael-Boitsfort, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.
Nearby outskirts (25 municipalities): Zaventem, Grimbergen, Vilvoorde, Machelen, Diegem, Wemmel, Kraainem, Wezembeek-Oppem, Tervuren, Overijse, Hoeilaart, La Hulpe, Waterloo, Braine-l'Alleud, Rhode-Saint-Genèse, Linkebeek, Drogenbos, Ruisbroek, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Anderlecht, Dilbeek, Zellik, Asse, Strombeek-Bever, Neder-Over-Heembeek.
If you're further away, call anyway at 0479 89 00 89. We can travel throughout Belgium for fuel emergencies. Better a draining than thousands of euros in repairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does tank draining cost in Brussels?
Call 0479 89 00 89, we give you the exact rate based on your situation (engine started or not). Replacement fuel is charged at pump price. Rate provided BEFORE service, no surprises.
I've put petrol in my diesel, should I start?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. Don't turn the key. Petrol in diesel can destroy the injection pump and injectors. That costs thousands of euros at the garage. Call us, we'll empty the tank before you start.
I've already started and driven a few metres, is it serious?
It's more complicated, but not necessarily catastrophic. The wrong fuel is in the system, so we need to drain AND flush (tank, hoses, filter). It can avoid a garage visit. Turn everything off and call 0479 89 00 89 immediately.
Which is worse: petrol in diesel or diesel in petrol?
Petrol in diesel is the worst. Diesel lubricates engine parts, petrol doesn't. Result: dry friction, rapid wear, breakage. Diesel in petrol is less serious, but it clogs the injectors and stalls the engine. In both cases: don't start.
How long to drain the tank?
Between 20 and 40 minutes depending on the quantity. We suck out everything, clean the tank, and if needed put the right fuel back so you can leave.
Do you refill with fuel after draining?
Yes, if you wish. We can buy the right fuel at the station and put it in your tank. You pay for the fuel at pump price (no markup). That way, you leave directly without going to the pump.
After draining, can I drive normally?
Yes, once we've drained and put the right fuel back. However, go fill up completely soon to properly dilute any remaining traces. And monitor the first few kilometres.
Do you respond at motorway service areas and petrol stations?
Yes, we respond everywhere: motorway service areas, Total, Shell, Q8, Esso, Texaco, Lukoil stations, supermarket car parks, public roads... As long as you're in Brussels or nearby outskirts, we come. Call 0479 89 00 89.