If perhaps you have put petrol in a diesel car we can provide countrywide 24/7 contaminated fuel assistance to dispose of the petrol. Regardless of if you have put unleaded petrol in a diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help out.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and obtain straightforward guidance and sensible assistance for your precise situation
We can go to you to undertake the complete contaminated fuel removal & clean right there on scene
Once we have completed you should be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering nationwide service, in Warwickshire particularly. We principally fix:
No matter the vehicle make or model, we are able to deal with the problem there and then. No matter if it is at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The technique of draining petrol from a diesel car is basically exactly the same for the majority of vehicles. Needless to say it does differ to some degree as each brand has their particular different fuel system. Having said that it still generally observes the following guidelines:
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.
In case you have any queries or need assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you on the road once again.
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