In the event that you have put petrol in your diesel vehicle we provide countrywide 24hr mobile wrong fuel services to extract the petrol. Even if you put unleaded in your diesel car and have driven it we are still in a position to help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and get genuine recommendations and practical help for your particular circumstances
We can reach you to undertake the contaminated fuel drain & clean there on scene
Once we are done you are able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering nationwide service, in Hertfordshire in particular. We primarily attend:
Irrespective of the vehicle make or model, we can deal with the issue right there and then. No matter if it is at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road once again.
The method of removing unleaded from a diesel car is generally the same for virtually all motor vehicles. As you can imagine it may vary a little as every brand has their unique fuel system. However it still fundamentally observes the following points:
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 some assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you on the road once again.
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