If you are locatedin Eton and have put petrol in a diesel automobile we can offer nationwide 24hr mobile fuel drain help to remove the petrol from the automobile. Regardless of if you put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and have driven it we can all the same help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and obtain genuine advice and practical help for your specific circumstance
We would go to you to perform the complete fuel drain & clean there on scene
When we are done you are able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting national coverage, in Berkshire in particular. We principally deal with:
No matter the motor vehicle make or model, we are able to take care of the trouble right there and then. Regardless of whether it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going once again.
The process of getting rid of petrol from a diesel vehicle is fundamentally exactly the same for virtually all vehicle makes. Naturally it does vary to some degree as each manufacturer has their own different fuel system. Even so it still basically follows the below 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 concerns or want help please Call us!
We can get you going again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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