If you have put petrol in a diesel vehicle we can provide national 24hr wrong fuel services to remove the petrol from the automobile. Regardless of if you have put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we are still equipped to help out.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and obtain reliable guidance and practical help for your specific circumstances
We can reach you to carry out the contaminated fuel drain & flush there on scene
Once we are done you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering nationwide service, in Kent especially. We predominantly fix:
No matter the vehicle make or model, we can fix the car right there and then. Whether it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going again.
The technique of removing unleaded from a diesel car is generally similar for a large number of vehicles. Obviously it may vary to some degree as every make has their particular distinct fuel system. However it still essentially 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.
Should you have any enquiries or need some assistance please Call us!
We can get you going again.
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