In case you have put unleaded in a diesel automobile we provide nationwide 24hr mobile wrong fuel assistance to dispose of the petrol from the automobile. Regardless if you have put unleaded in a diesel car and have driven it we can still help out.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and obtain reliable guidance and sensible assistance for your specific situation
We can come to you to perform the complete contaminated fuel drain & clean there on scene
When we have finished you should be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering national cover, in Hampshire in particular. We mostly attend:
Regardless of the motor vehicle make or model, we can attend to the trouble there and then. Whether or not it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The method of getting rid of unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is generally the same for a large number of vehicles. Of course it may vary somewhat as each make has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally observes 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.
In the event that you have any questions or need help please Call us!
We can get you on the road once again.
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