If you are locatedaround Hertford and have put petrol in a diesel car we provide 24hr fuel drain services to extract the petrol from the vehicle. Regardless of if you have put unleaded in the diesel car and drove it we can still help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and get reliable advice and sensible help for your precise situation
We would reach you to undertake the contaminated fuel removal & purge there on scene
When we are done you will be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering national service, in Hertfordshire in particular. We predominantly deal with:
Regardless of the make or model, we are able to attend to the trouble there and then. Whether or not it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going again.
The procedure of extracting petrol from a diesel car is in essence the same for the vast majority of motor vehicles. Needless to say it may vary slightly as every manufacturer has their unique different fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially observes the following principles:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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 the event that you have any questions or need some help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
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Roadside/Forecourt/Home
We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.