In the event that you have put unleaded in your diesel automobile we can provide countrywide 24hr mobile fuel drain help to remove the petrol. Regardless if you put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and receive genuine guidance and practical help for your particular circumstances
We would come to you to undertake the complete fuel retrieval & flush there on scene
Once we have finished you can get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having nationwide service, in Yorkshire particularly. We mainly deal with:
Regardless of the car make or model, we are able to take care of the car right there and then. No matter if it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going again.
The technique of removing unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is essentially the same for most vehicles. Needless to say it does vary somewhat as each brand has their particular distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically follows 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 need help please Call us!
We are able to get you going once again.
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