In the event that you are around Keele and have put petrol in a diesel car we can offer 24hr mobile fuel drain services to dispose of the petrol from the vehicle. Even in the event you put petrol in the diesel car and have driven it we can still help out.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and get genuine guidance and sensible help for your precise circumstance
We can come to you to do the full fuel removal & flush right there on scene
As soon as we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having countrywide cover, in West Midlands particularly. We mostly attend:
No matter the make or model, we are able to fix the problem right there and then. Whether it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you on the road again.
The method of extracting petrol from a diesel vehicle is fundamentally exactly the same for a large number of vehicles. Needless to say it can vary a bit as each brand has their own distinct fuel system. Even so it still basically follows the following guidelines:
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 queries or need some assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you moving again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
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