In the event you have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we offer national 24/7 contaminated fuel solutions to extract the petrol. Even in the event you put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and drove it we are still equipped to help.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and obtain reliable guidance and sensible help for your exact circumstance
We are able to come to you to do the complete fuel drain & purge there on scene
When we have finished you can get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering countrywide coverage, in Suffolk especially. We mainly deal with:
No matter the vehicle make or model, we have the ability to take care of the issue right there and then. Whether it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going once again.
The system of extracting unleaded from a diesel vehicle is generally the same for the vast majority of motor vehicles. Needless to say it does vary a bit as each brand has their own distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially adheres to the following 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.
In the event that you have any enquiries or require help please Call us!
We are able to get you moving again.
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