If you are around Carlton and have put unleaded in your diesel vehicle we offer national 24hr wrong fuel drain solutions to drain the petrol from the car. Even if you have put petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we are still equipped to help out.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and receive honest advice and practical help for your particular situation
We would go to you to perform the full fuel removal & flush right there on scene
As soon as we have finished you can get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering countrywide coverage, in East Midlands especially. We mostly fix:
Regardless of the make or model, we are able to fix the trouble there and then. Whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you going again.
The method of extracting unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is basically similar for the majority of vehicles. Naturally it does vary a little as each make has their unique distinct fuel system. Even so it still adheres to 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.
If you have any questions or want some help please Contact Us!
We can get you going again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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