In the event that you have put petrol in a diesel automobile we can offer 24hr wrong fuel assistance to drain the petrol. Regardless if you put unleaded in a diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and get straightforward recommendations and practical assistance for your specific circumstances
We are able to reach you to perform the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
As soon as we have completed you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national coverage, in West Midlands particularly. We primarily fix:
Regardless of the automobile make or model, we have the ability to attend to the issue there and then. Whether or not it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The process of getting rid of unleaded petrol from a diesel car is fundamentally the same for most cars. Needless to say it does vary a bit as every make has their unique fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically 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.
In case you have any concerns or require our help please Call us!
We can get you on the road once again.
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