If you are in Beaconsfield and have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we can provide nationwide 24hr wrong fuel drain services to remove the petrol from the car. Even if you put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and drove it we can still help out.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and receive reliable advice and practical help for your particular situation
We are able to reach you to do the contaminated fuel drain & cleanse there on scene
When we have finished you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting national cover, in Buckinghamshire especially. We principally deal with:
Irrespective of the motor vehicle make or model, we have the ability to fix the problem there and then. Even if it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving once again.
The process of extracting unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is generally similar for most vehicles. Needless to say it may vary to some degree as each manufacturer has their particular different fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially observes 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.
In the event that you have any questions or require some help 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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