In the event you have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we provide nationwide 24/7 fuel drain assistance to dispose of the petrol. Even if you put petrol in a diesel car and drove it we are still able to help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and get reliable advice and sensible help for your particular situation
We would reach you to undertake the complete fuel drain & clean there on scene
Once we have finished you can get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering nationwide cover, in Oxfordshire especially. We typically deal with:
Regardless of the car make or model, we can take care of the issue right there and then. Even if it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The procedure of getting rid of unleaded petrol from a diesel car is generally identical for the majority of cars. Obviously it can vary to some extent as each brand has their unique different fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically observes 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.
Should you have any enquiries or need help please Call us!
We can get you going 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.