In the event you have put petrol in a diesel automobile we offer countrywide 24hr fuel drain services to drain the petrol from the automobile. Even in the event you put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and have driven it we are still able to help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and get genuine advice and practical help for your precise situation
We can go to you to carry out the complete fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
As soon as we are done you can get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting nationwide coverage, in Highlands particularly. We typically fix:
Irrespective of the car make or model, we are able to deal with the problem there and then. Whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving once again.
The technique of extracting unleaded from a diesel car is essentially identical for most vehicles. Needless to say it can vary a little as every brand has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still observes the following points:
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.
If you have any concerns or want help please Contact Us!
We can get you going once 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.