If perhaps you have put petrol in a diesel car we provide 24hr mobile wrong fuel drain services to dispose of the petrol from the automobile. Even in the event you have put unleaded in your diesel car and have driven it we are still in a position to help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and obtain reliable advice and practical assistance for your specific situation
We can reach you to undertake the complete contaminated fuel drain & purge there on scene
When we have completed you should be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having nationwide service, in Surrey in particular. We mostly fix:
It doesn't matter the motor vehicle make or model, we are able to attend to the issue there and then. Whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving once again.
The technique of removing unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is basically exactly the same for most vehicles. As you can imagine it can differ to some extent as each make has their unique distinct fuel system. However it still fundamentally follows the below principles:
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.
Should you have any questions or need some assistance please Call us!
We can get you on the road again.
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