In the event that you have put petrol in your diesel automobile we provide national 24hr fuel drain services to extract the petrol from the automobile. Regardless if you put unleaded petrol in a diesel car and drove it we are still equipped to help.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and receive honest recommendations and practical assistance for your specific circumstance
We can go to you to carry out the full contaminated fuel removal & cleanse there on scene
As soon as we are done you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting countrywide cover, in Somerset especially. We primarily deal with:
Regardless of the make or model, we have the ability to deal with the trouble there and then. Regardless of whether it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road again.
The process of getting rid of petrol from a diesel car is in essence similar for most cars. Naturally it does differ a bit as every manufacturer has their unique distinct fuel system. However it still basically adheres to the below principles:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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 queries or need help please Contact Us!
We can get you going once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
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Roadside/Forecourt/Home
We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.