If you have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we offer national 24hr wrong fuel drain help to dispose of the petrol from the car. Even if you put petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we are still able to help.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and obtain honest recommendations and practical assistance for your particular situation
We are able to reach you to carry out the complete contaminated fuel removal & flush right there on scene
As soon as we have finished you can get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting national service, in Norfolk in particular. We typically fix:
Irrespective of the make or model, we have the ability to fix the issue there and then. Whether or not it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going again.
The process of extracting unleaded petrol from a diesel car is generally the same for a large number of vehicle makes. Obviously it does vary a bit as every make has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still basically adheres to the following 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 questions or need help please Contact Us!
We can get you going once again.
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