If perhaps you have put unleaded in your diesel car we offer 24/7 wrong fuel services to drain the petrol. Even if you put petrol in a diesel car and have driven it we can still help.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and get reliable guidance and sensible help for your specific circumstances
We are able to come to you to carry out the fuel retrieval & clean there on scene
As soon as we have finished you can get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting countrywide service, in Wiltshire particularly. We typically deal with:
Whatever the automobile make or model, we can fix the problem there and then. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going once again.
The method of draining unleaded petrol from a diesel car is basically identical for the majority of vehicles. Obviously it can vary a little as each manufacturer has their unique distinct fuel system. Having said that it still essentially adheres to 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.
If you have any concerns or need help please Contact Us!
We can get you going once again.
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