In the event you have put petrol in your diesel car we offer nationwide 24hr fuel drain help to drain the petrol. Regardless if you have put petrol in your diesel car and drove it we are still equipped to help out.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and obtain reliable advice and sensible assistance for your specific situation
We are able to go to you to perform the contaminated fuel drain & cleanse right there on scene
Once we are done you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having nationwide coverage, in Hampshire especially. We mostly fix:
It doesn't matter the vehicle make or model, we can attend to the issue there and then. Whether it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going once again.
The technique of getting rid of petrol from a diesel vehicle is basically identical for the majority of cars. Naturally it can differ somewhat as each manufacturer has their own fuel system. Having said that it still basically 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.
If you have any enquiries or want assistance please Call us!
We can get you going once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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