If you are locatedin Downpatrick and have put unleaded in your diesel car we offer countrywide 24hr mobile contaminated fuel assistance to dispose of the petrol. Regardless of if you put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and drove it we can all the same help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and receive honest guidance and practical assistance for your precise situation
We are able to reach you to undertake the full contaminated fuel drain & clean right there on scene
Once we are done you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering countrywide service, in Northern Ireland in particular. We predominantly fix:
Irrespective of the motor vehicle make or model, we can take care of the car there and then. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving once again.
The method of extracting unleaded from a diesel vehicle is fundamentally identical for a large number of motor vehicles. Needless to say it can vary a little as each brand has their unique distinct fuel system. However it still generally adheres to the below guidelines:
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 questions or require some help please Contact Us!
We can get you moving again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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