In the event you have put petrol in a diesel vehicle we can provide national 24hr wrong fuel help to dispose of the petrol. Regardless of if you have put petrol in the diesel car and have driven it we are still able to help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and receive genuine recommendations and practical help for your specific circumstance
We can reach you to carry out the full fuel removal & cleanse there on scene
As soon as we are done you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering countrywide service, in Powys particularly. We principally deal with:
No matter the motor vehicle make or model, we have the ability to fix the car right there and then. Even if it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you moving again.
The process of getting rid of unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is essentially the same for the majority of vehicles. Naturally it does differ to some degree as each brand has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still generally follows the following 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.
Should you have any questions or need assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you moving once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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