In case you are situatedin Hockley Heath and have put petrol in a diesel vehicle we offer nationwide 24/7 contaminated fuel assistance to dispose of the petrol. Even in the event you put unleaded petrol in a diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help out.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and receive honest recommendations and sensible help for your exact circumstances
We would reach you to carry out the full fuel retrieval & clean right there on scene
When we have completed you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering countrywide cover, in West Midlands particularly. We typically deal with:
Regardless of the vehicle make or model, we are able to attend to the trouble there and then. Regardless of whether it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road again.
The technique of getting rid of petrol from a diesel car is basically exactly the same for virtually all vehicles. Of course it does vary somewhat as each make has their unique different fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically adheres to the below principles:
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 queries or need some help please Call us!
We are able to get you moving again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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