In the event you have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we offer national 24hr contaminated fuel solutions to dispose of the petrol. Even in the event you put unleaded in a diesel car and drove it we can all the same help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and get honest advice and practical assistance for your exact circumstance
We can come to you to perform the contaminated fuel removal & cleanse there on scene
As soon as we have finished you can get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting countrywide service, in Gloucestershire especially. We primarily fix:
Regardless of the automobile make or model, we are able to fix the problem right there and then. Even if it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going once again.
The process of getting rid of unleaded from a diesel vehicle is essentially similar for the majority of motor vehicles. As you can imagine it can differ a bit as every manufacturer has their particular fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally adheres to the following 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 enquiries or require our assistance please Call us!
We are able to get you going once again.
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