In the event you have put petrol in your diesel automobile we provide national 24/7 wrong fuel drain assistance to remove the petrol from the vehicle. Regardless of if you put unleaded in a diesel car and drove it we can still help out.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and get genuine advice and sensible help for your particular circumstances
We are able to come to you to undertake the contaminated fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
When we are done you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering national cover, in South Yorkshire particularly. We mostly deal with:
It doesn't matter the make or model, we are able to deal with the trouble there and then. Whether it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you moving again.
The technique of extracting petrol from a diesel car is essentially the same for virtually all vehicle makes. Naturally it does vary slightly as every brand has their unique distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially follows 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 enquiries or want help please Call us!
We are able to get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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