In case you have put unleaded in your diesel vehicle we provide countrywide 24hr wrong fuel drain assistance to remove the petrol. Regardless if you have put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and obtain honest guidance and sensible help for your exact circumstances
We can come to you to carry out the complete contaminated fuel removal & cleanse right there on scene
Once we have finished you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having nationwide service, in East Midlands especially. We mostly attend to:
No matter the motor vehicle make or model, we are able to fix the problem there and then. Whether it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road once again.
The method of draining unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is in essence identical for a large number of motor vehicles. Needless to say it may differ to some degree as each brand has their particular fuel system. However it still generally observes the following 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 concerns or require our help please Call us!
We can get you on the road once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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