If you have put petrol in your diesel car we can offer countrywide 24/7 mobile fuel drain help to dispose of the petrol from the car. Regardless if you put unleaded in your diesel car and have driven it we are still equipped to help out.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and receive reliable guidance and sensible assistance for your precise situation
We can reach you to perform the complete contaminated fuel removal & clean right there on scene
As soon as we are done you can get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having nationwide coverage, in Leicestershire particularly. We principally fix:
Regardless of the vehicle make or model, we have the ability to deal with the car there and then. Even if it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going once again.
The method of draining unleaded from a diesel car is basically similar for the majority of motor vehicles. Of course it can differ somewhat as each manufacturer has their unique distinct fuel system. However it still fundamentally observes 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.
In the event that you have any queries or need our assistance please Contact 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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