In the event you are in Ebbw Vale and have put unleaded in a diesel car we can offer 24hr contaminated fuel help to drain the petrol. Regardless of if you have put unleaded petrol in a diesel car and have driven it we are still equipped to help out.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and get straightforward guidance and practical assistance for your precise circumstances
We can reach you to perform the fuel drain & clean right there on scene
Once we are done you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting countrywide coverage, in Blaenau Gwent especially. We primarily deal with:
It doesn't matter the make or model, we have the ability to deal with the problem right there and then. Regardless of whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going once again.
The method of draining unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is essentially the same for the vast majority of cars. Of course it does differ somewhat as every make has their unique different fuel system. Having said that it still basically follows the below points:
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 concerns or require assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you on the road again.
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