If you have put petrol in a diesel automobile we can offer countrywide 24/7 mobile wrong fuel assistance to extract the petrol. Even if you have put unleaded in the diesel car and drove it we can all the same help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and receive genuine recommendations and practical help for your precise situation
We would reach you to do the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & clean right there on scene
As soon as we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national coverage, in Dorset particularly. We predominantly fix:
Irrespective of the car make or model, we have the ability to attend to the issue right there and then. Whether it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road again.
The technique of getting rid of unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is fundamentally the same for the majority of cars. Needless to say it does differ to some degree as each make has their own distinct fuel system. However it still fundamentally observes the below points:
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 queries or want assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you going once again.
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