In the event that you have put unleaded in a diesel automobile we provide 24/7 mobile fuel drain help to drain the petrol from the vehicle. Even if you have put petrol in your diesel car and drove it we can all the same help out.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and receive honest guidance and sensible assistance for your particular circumstances
We would go to you to perform the full fuel removal & cleanse right there on scene
When we have completed you can get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting countrywide coverage, in Dorset especially. We principally deal with:
No matter the car make or model, we have the ability to take care of the problem there and then. Whether it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going once again.
The process of draining petrol from a diesel car is basically similar for the vast majority of vehicles. Naturally it does differ a bit as every manufacturer has their own distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially adheres to 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.
Should you have any concerns or need our 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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