Putting Diesel in a Petrol Peugeot is a fairly typical mistake to make. And what you need to do about it is based on several things. If you want to know what you have to do to fix it then please read on.
Let us discuss the most important variables to keep in mind whenever choosing whether to have a fuel drain:
Stay away from having any unqualified mechanic to attend your vehicle. We are Peugeot specialists and have the skills and experience needed to ensure that you get back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Peugeot? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Peugeot 307 135?
Call us and get reliable advice and sensible assistance for your precise circumstances
We can reach you to perform the complete fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
When we have completed you are able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national service, for Peugeot motorists in particular. We primarily deal with:
We are Peugeot specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Peugeot vehicles. Even if it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The system of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence the same for virtually all vehicle makes. Naturally it does differ somewhat as each manufacturer has their own different fuel system. However it still basically observes the following guidelines:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
When someone has put Diesel in a Petrol car they have a few very common questions. So we have compiled a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions for you
Turn off the car as soon as possible and call us. Continuing to run a vehicle on the wrong fuel can potentially damage it. We will be able to give you advice and assistance based on your circumstances
It can. However, if the problem is caught and remedied quickly the risks will be minimal. Of the 1,500 vehicles we attend every month, less than 0.5% have suffered and substantial damage requiring parts replacement.
The safe answer is none. However you might be able to get away with a very low contamination ratio. That being said, we always highly recommend draining anything over a 5% contamination ratio asap.
Putting Super Unleaded, or Shell V-Power, BP Ultimate Unleaded, etc, will have the exact same effect as putting regular unleaded petrol in your diesel car and will need to be drained out and flushed.
No! The EU Block Exemption Regulations clearly state that "the work can be carried out by as long as that garage uses manufacturer approved parts and correctly follows the manufacturer's service schedule."
This might work on some vehicles in some cases, but in the majority on instances it won't and you risk damaging the Lambda sensors as well as fuel pump and injectors, just as a regular misfuel.
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Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.