In case you have put petrol in your diesel vehicle we provide national 24hr contaminated fuel assistance to dispose of the petrol from the vehicle. Even in the event you have put unleaded in a diesel car and drove it we are still equipped to help out.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and obtain reliable guidance and practical assistance for your exact situation
We are able to reach you to undertake the fuel removal & clean right there on scene
When we have finished you can get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering national service, in Derbyshire especially. We primarily deal with:
Regardless of the motor vehicle make or model, we have the ability to fix the car right there and then. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road once again.
The process of extracting petrol from a diesel car is generally the same for the majority of motor vehicles. As you can imagine it can vary a bit as each brand has their unique distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally observes 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.
Should you have any queries or need help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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