If perhaps you have put petrol in a diesel vehicle we provide national 24hr wrong fuel assistance to drain the petrol from the car. Even if you put petrol in a diesel car and drove it we are still equipped to help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and receive sincere guidance and sensible help for your precise situation
We are able to go to you to undertake the contaminated fuel drain & cleanse there on scene
Once we have finished you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting countrywide cover, in Northern Ireland in particular. We principally fix:
Irrespective of the automobile make or model, we are able to take care of the trouble right there and then. Whether or not it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you moving again.
The process of getting rid of unleaded petrol from a diesel car is basically the same for the vast majority of motor vehicles. Naturally it can differ to some extent as each make has their own distinct fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally observes the below 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.
If you have any queries or want assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you on the road again.
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