If perhaps you have put petrol in your diesel automobile we can offer countrywide 24/7 mobile wrong fuel help to dispose of the petrol. Even if you have put unleaded in your diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help out.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and obtain genuine guidance and practical assistance for your specific circumstance
We can go to you to undertake the fuel retrieval & purge there on scene
When we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting countrywide service, in Berkshire particularly. We principally deal with:
Irrespective of the make or model, we have the ability to deal with the problem right there and then. Whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The method of extracting petrol from a diesel vehicle is in essence identical for the majority of motor vehicles. Of course it may vary to some extent as each brand has their unique fuel system. Even so it still observes 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.
In the event that you have any concerns or require some help please Call us!
We are able to get you going again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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