In case you are around Bathgate and have put unleaded in your diesel car we offer national 24hr mobile contaminated fuel help to dispose of the petrol from the car. Even in the event you have put petrol in the diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help out.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and get straightforward recommendations and practical help for your particular circumstance
We are able to go to you to carry out the fuel drain & clean there on scene
As soon as we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having countrywide service, in West Lothian particularly. We mostly fix:
Whatever the automobile make or model, we are able to deal with the trouble there and then. Whether it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The method of extracting unleaded from a diesel vehicle is in essence exactly the same for most vehicle makes. Obviously it may differ somewhat as each make has their unique different fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially follows the following points:
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 questions or want some help please Call us!
We can get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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