In case you have put petrol in a diesel car we can offer national 24hr wrong fuel services to remove the petrol from the vehicle. Even in the event you put unleaded in the diesel car and have driven it we are still in a position to help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and get sincere guidance and sensible assistance for your specific circumstance
We are able to reach you to do the full contaminated fuel removal & clean right there on scene
As soon as we have completed you are able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering nationwide service, in South Yorkshire particularly. We mainly attend to:
No matter the car make or model, we can attend to the trouble right there and then. Whether or not it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going once again.
The process of removing unleaded from a diesel vehicle is essentially the same for the majority of motor vehicles. As you can imagine it can vary a bit as every manufacturer has their particular different fuel system. Having said that 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 need assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you on the road again.
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