In case you have put petrol in a diesel automobile we can provide countrywide 24/7 mobile wrong fuel drain help to dispose of the petrol from the automobile. Even if you put unleaded petrol in a diesel car and drove it we can all the same help out.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and receive sincere recommendations and practical help for your particular circumstance
We can reach you to undertake the contaminated fuel drain & purge there on scene
Once we have completed you can get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering national cover, in Essex particularly. We mostly attend to:
Regardless of the car make or model, we can take care of the trouble right there and then. Whether or not it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you moving once again.
The method of draining unleaded from a diesel vehicle is essentially identical for most motor vehicles. As you can imagine it can vary a little as each manufacturer has their own different fuel system. Even so it still basically adheres to 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.
Should you have any questions or require help please Call us!
We are able to get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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