In case you have put petrol in a diesel vehicle we can offer nationwide 24hr wrong fuel assistance to dispose of the petrol from the vehicle. Even if you have put unleaded petrol in a diesel car and have driven it we are still in a position to help out.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and receive sincere advice and sensible help for your precise situation
We are able to reach you to carry out the full fuel removal & purge right there on scene
When we are done you can get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having countrywide cover, in County Tyrone particularly. We typically attend:
Regardless of the make or model, we are able to attend to the problem there and then. Regardless of whether it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you going once again.
The technique of draining unleaded from a diesel car is basically the same for the majority of cars. Of course it may differ to some degree as every make has their own different fuel system. Even so it still fundamentally observes the below principles:
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 case you have any enquiries or require help please Contact Us!
We can get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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