In the event that you have put petrol in your diesel car we can provide countrywide 24hr fuel drain services to extract the petrol. Regardless of if you put petrol in your diesel car and drove it we can all the same help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and get straightforward guidance and practical help for your exact circumstances
We are able to come to you to perform the complete contaminated fuel removal & clean there on scene
When we are done you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having nationwide cover, in Northumberland especially. We primarily attend to:
Irrespective of the vehicle make or model, we have the ability to take care of the car there and then. Even if it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving once again.
The system of draining unleaded from a diesel vehicle is in essence the same for most vehicles. Obviously it does vary somewhat as every make has their unique different fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally adheres to the following guidelines:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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 concerns or need assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you on the road once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
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Roadside/Forecourt/Home
We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.