In the event that you have put petrol in a diesel automobile we offer countrywide 24hr fuel drain services to remove the petrol from the vehicle. Even in the event you put unleaded in a diesel car and drove it we are still equipped to help.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and obtain straightforward guidance and practical help for your specific situation
We are able to reach you to do the complete fuel retrieval & cleanse right there on scene
Once we have finished you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting national cover, in North Lanarkshire in particular. We mainly deal with:
No matter the make or model, we are able to take care of the car right there and then. Whether it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going once again.
The process of removing petrol from a diesel vehicle is generally identical for the majority of vehicles. Naturally it does differ slightly as every brand has their own fuel system. Having said that it still essentially observes the following 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 queries or require assistance please Call us!
We are able to get you going once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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