If you have put petrol in your diesel automobile we can provide nationwide 24/7 wrong fuel solutions to extract the petrol. Regardless of if you have put unleaded in the diesel car and drove it we are still able to help.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and obtain genuine advice and practical assistance for your particular situation
We can go to you to do the complete contaminated fuel drain & purge there on scene
When we are done you are able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national coverage, in Fife in particular. We mainly attend:
It doesn't matter the vehicle make or model, we are able to deal with the problem there and then. No matter if it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving again.
The process of getting rid of unleaded from a diesel vehicle is in essence the same for the vast majority of vehicles. Needless to say it does vary somewhat as each manufacturer has their particular different fuel system. However it still generally adheres to 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.
If you have any enquiries or need our help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you on the road 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.