Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Peugeot is a usual problem. And what you want to do about it hinges on several factors. If you would like to know what you have to do to fix it then keep on reading.
Let us discuss the main variables to keep in mind whenever determining whether to have your car drained:
Do not just have any jack-of-all-trades to try to fix your car. We are Peugeot specialists and have got the certification and working experience necessary to ensure you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Petrol in a Diesel Peugeot? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Peugeot 4008 HDi?
Contact us and receive honest recommendations and practical assistance for your specific circumstance
We can come to you to carry out the full fuel removal & clean right there on scene
When we have completed you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering countrywide coverage, for Peugeot motorists especially. We primarily fix:
We are Peugeot specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Peugeot vehicles. No matter if it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you going again.
The system of draining Petrol from a Diesel car is basically similar for the vast majority of cars. Needless to say it can vary a bit as every brand has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still observes the following principles:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
When someone has put Petrol in a Diesel 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.
If you have any enquiries or require assistance please Call us!
We are able to get you moving once again.
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.