If you have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we can offer countrywide 24/7 wrong fuel drain help to remove the petrol. Even in the event you put petrol in your diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and receive honest advice and sensible help for your precise situation
We are able to reach you to carry out the full contaminated fuel removal & clean right there on scene
When we have completed you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting nationwide cover, in West Yorkshire in particular. We mainly attend to:
It doesn't matter the make or model, we can fix the trouble there and then. Even if it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you going again.
The technique of getting rid of petrol from a diesel vehicle is in essence the same for virtually all motor vehicles. Naturally it does differ a bit as each brand has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still essentially adheres to 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 case you have any queries or require our assistance please Call us!
We can get you going once again.
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