If you have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we provide national 24/7 wrong fuel help to remove the petrol. Even if you have put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and drove it we can still help out.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and get honest guidance and sensible help for your particular circumstance
We would go to you to perform the full fuel removal & clean there on scene
When we have completed you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting national service, in Gwynedd in particular. We mainly attend to:
Regardless of the car make or model, we can deal with the car right there and then. Regardless of whether it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you moving once again.
The technique of removing unleaded from a diesel car is fundamentally identical for a large number of motor vehicles. Needless to say it can differ to some degree as every make has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally adheres to the below guidelines:
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 questions or need help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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