445 – The misery of misfuelling

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Audi Roadside Assistance tow away my misfuelled Audi

Ah, the ignominy. Audi Roadside Assistance arrives to tow away my Audi to have the engine and fuel lines flushed out after accidentally misfuelling

Business Car Manager: Editor’s Blog

IT WAS a horrible moment. I remember it well and have not been minded to talk about it until now.

I had to go to a meeting early in the morning. I started the Audi, and it was lumpy. OK, it’s a diesel, it was cold, but it shouldn’t be lumpy like this, I thought.

I tried clearing it with a bit of throttle, but to no noticeable effect. And then I realised what had happened. The wrong fuel had been put in. I turned the spluttering engine off.

I went back into the house and checked the visa fuel receipt – sure enough,

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