In the event that you are around Eastleigh and have put petrol in a diesel car we can offer nationwide 24hr mobile contaminated fuel solutions to dispose of the petrol. Even if you put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and drove it we can all the same help out.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and get honest guidance and sensible assistance for your particular situation
We are able to come to you to carry out the full contaminated fuel removal & purge right there on scene
Once we are done you can get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having nationwide cover, in Hampshire particularly. We predominantly fix:
Regardless of the automobile make or model, we are able to fix the issue right there and then. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving again.
The method of getting rid of petrol from a diesel car is generally exactly the same for virtually all vehicle makes. As you can imagine it does differ a little as every make has their particular different fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally adheres to the below points:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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 our help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
Fully Insured
VAT Registered
APEX Certified
Fully Mobile
Professionally Trained
Roadside/Forecourt/Home
We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.