In case you are around Irchester and have put unleaded in a diesel automobile we can offer national 24/7 wrong fuel drain services to extract the petrol from the vehicle. Regardless of if you have put unleaded in your diesel car and have driven it we can still help out.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and receive reliable guidance and sensible help for your particular situation
We are able to reach you to undertake the full fuel removal & purge right there on scene
Once we have finished you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having countrywide service, in Northamptonshire especially. We primarily deal with:
Irrespective of the vehicle make or model, we are able to deal with the issue right there and then. Even if it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving once again.
The method of removing petrol from a diesel vehicle is in essence similar for most motor vehicles. Needless to say it can differ a little as every manufacturer has their unique different fuel system. Nevertheless it still follows the following 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.
If you have any enquiries or need our assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going again.
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