If you have put unleaded in your diesel car we offer countrywide 24/7 wrong fuel help to drain the petrol. Even in the event you have put unleaded petrol in a diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and obtain reliable guidance and practical help for your particular circumstances
We would go to you to carry out the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & cleanse 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 specialists in the UK, having nationwide service, in Fife in particular. We mainly attend:
It doesn't matter the make or model, we have the ability to deal with the problem there and then. Whether it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you moving again.
The process of removing petrol from a diesel car is fundamentally similar for the vast majority of vehicle makes. Needless to say it can differ somewhat as every brand has their unique distinct fuel system. Even so it still fundamentally adheres to the following 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.
Should you have any concerns or require some assistance please Call us!
We can get you on the road once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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