In the event that you are in Henley-on-Thames and have put unleaded in a diesel automobile we can provide 24/7 fuel drain services to drain the petrol. Even in the event you have put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and have driven it we can all the same help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and get reliable recommendations and sensible help for your precise circumstance
We can come to you to perform the fuel removal & clean right there on scene
When we have finished you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting national service, in Oxfordshire particularly. We predominantly attend to:
Regardless of the make or model, we have the ability to attend to the issue there and then. No matter if it is at the roadside, on a filling 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 identical for the vast majority of vehicle makes. Naturally it can differ to some extent as each brand has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically follows the following 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 enquiries or require some assistance please Call us!
We are able to get you moving once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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