In case you have put petrol in your diesel vehicle we can offer nationwide 24hr contaminated fuel solutions to remove the petrol. Even if you put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and drove it we are still equipped to help.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and obtain straightforward guidance and sensible help for your precise circumstances
We would come to you to do the full contaminated fuel removal & cleanse right there on scene
As soon as we have finished you are able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting nationwide cover, in Essex in particular. We predominantly attend:
It doesn't matter the vehicle make or model, we can take care of the issue there and then. Whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going again.
The process of getting rid of petrol from a diesel car is fundamentally exactly the same for virtually all motor vehicles. Obviously it may vary to some degree as each brand has their particular distinct fuel system. Having said that it still observes the below 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.
Should you have any queries or need our assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you on the road once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
Fully Insured
VAT Registered
APEX Certified
Fully Mobile
Professionally Trained
Roadside/Forecourt/Home