If perhaps you have put petrol in a diesel automobile we provide nationwide 24hr fuel drain assistance to extract the petrol. Regardless if you put petrol in a diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and get reliable guidance and practical assistance for your particular situation
We can go to you to do the full contaminated fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
As soon as we have finished you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having nationwide cover, in Nottinghamshire in particular. We principally fix:
No matter the automobile make or model, we have the ability to attend to the trouble there and then. Whether or not it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you moving again.
The system of draining petrol from a diesel car is essentially similar for the majority of vehicles. Obviously it can differ a little as each make has their own fuel system. Even so it still essentially observes the following 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.
If you have any queries or want some assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going once again.
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