In case you are locatedin Carterton and have put unleaded in your diesel automobile we can provide nationwide 24/7 mobile contaminated fuel assistance to dispose of the petrol. Regardless of if you have put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and have driven it we are still in a position to help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and receive sincere advice and practical help for your specific circumstances
We can go to you to perform the complete fuel drain & cleanse there on scene
As soon as we are done you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting national cover, in Oxfordshire particularly. We mainly deal with:
No matter the automobile make or model, we can take care of the car right there and then. Even if it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road again.
The technique of extracting unleaded petrol from a diesel car is in essence the same for virtually all vehicles. Of course it may differ a bit as every brand has their particular fuel system. However it still follows 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.
In case you have any concerns or want our assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you moving once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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