Seven Simple Habits That Stop You Misfuelling Again

Most misfuels happen in a hire car, a new car, a work ute or on autopilot at the end of a long day.

The habits

Label the inside of your fuel flap. Read the nozzle handle, not the pump colour — colour coding is not consistent across brands. Never talk on the phone at the pump. In a hire car, check the key tag before you fill. If two vehicles in the household take different fuels, keep separate jerry cans clearly marked. Stop if the nozzle feels loose in the filler neck. And if in doubt, stop filling and call before starting the engine.