In case you are situatedaround Farnham and have put petrol in a diesel automobile we offer national 24hr wrong fuel solutions to dispose of the petrol. Even if you have put petrol in a diesel car and drove it we are still able to help out.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and receive sincere advice and practical help for your exact circumstances
We can go to you to carry out the full fuel removal & clean right there on scene
As soon as we have completed you can get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national service, in Dorset in particular. We typically fix:
Irrespective of the car make or model, we are able to attend to the issue right there and then. Whether it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving again.
The system of getting rid of unleaded from a diesel vehicle is in essence identical for the vast majority of motor vehicles. Naturally it does vary to some extent as each make has their own distinct fuel system. Nevertheless 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.
In the event that you have any queries or require some assistance please Call us!
We are able to get you on the road again.
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