In case you have put unleaded in a diesel automobile we can provide 24/7 wrong fuel drain services to extract the petrol. Regardless of if you have put unleaded in a diesel car and drove it we are still able to help out.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and get straightforward advice and sensible help for your specific situation
We would reach you to carry out the full contaminated fuel drain & purge right there on scene
When we have finished you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting nationwide coverage, in Hampshire in particular. We mainly fix:
Regardless of the motor vehicle make or model, we are able to take care of the issue right there and then. Regardless of whether it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road once again.
The procedure of extracting unleaded from a diesel vehicle is essentially the same for virtually all vehicle makes. Naturally it may vary to some degree as every brand has their particular different fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally follows 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 the event that you have any enquiries or require our help please Call us!
We can get you moving again.
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