In the event you have put unleaded in your diesel vehicle we provide nationwide 24/7 mobile contaminated fuel help to extract the petrol. Regardless if you have put unleaded in the diesel car and drove it we can all the same help out.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and obtain sincere advice and practical assistance for your exact circumstance
We are able to come to you to carry out the full fuel removal & flush right there on scene
Once we have completed you can get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting national service, in Surrey especially. We predominantly fix:
Regardless of the automobile make or model, we can take care of the issue there and then. Regardless of whether it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you going again.
The system of extracting unleaded petrol from a diesel car is in essence the same for the vast majority of vehicles. Needless to say it can differ to some degree as every manufacturer has their unique different fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally adheres to 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.
If you have any questions or want help please Call us!
We can get you moving again.
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