If perhaps you have put unleaded in a diesel car we provide nationwide 24/7 fuel drain help to extract the petrol. Even in the event you put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and drove it we can all the same help out.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and get sincere advice and sensible help for your particular circumstances
We would come to you to perform the contaminated fuel drain & cleanse there on scene
Once we have finished you can get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering countrywide service, in Devon in particular. We typically attend:
Irrespective of the make or model, we have the ability to deal with the issue there and then. Even if it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road again.
The system of removing unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is generally similar for the majority of vehicles. Of course it may vary somewhat as each manufacturer has their own different fuel system. Having said that it still basically follows 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 the event that you have any queries or require assistance please Call us!
We are able to get you moving once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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