In case you have put petrol in a diesel vehicle we offer countrywide 24/7 contaminated fuel solutions to extract the petrol from the car. Regardless if you have put unleaded in the diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help out.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and get straightforward guidance and practical assistance for your particular circumstance
We can reach you to perform the full contaminated fuel drain & clean there on scene
Once we have completed you will be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting nationwide service, in Vale of Glamorgan especially. We principally attend to:
Irrespective of the automobile make or model, we have the ability to fix the trouble right there and then. Whether it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The system of removing unleaded from a diesel vehicle is essentially similar for the vast majority of vehicles. Obviously it may vary somewhat as every manufacturer has their own distinct fuel system. Even so it still essentially follows 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.
In the event that you have any queries or require our help please Call us!
We are able to get you on the road once again.
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