In case you are situatedaround Lincoln and have put petrol in a diesel vehicle we can provide national 24/7 mobile contaminated fuel assistance to drain the petrol. Even in the event you have 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 a petrol car?
Contact us and get straightforward advice and sensible assistance for your exact circumstance
We would reach you to perform the complete contaminated fuel drain & clean right there on scene
As soon as we are done you will be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national coverage, in Lincolnshire particularly. We predominantly attend:
Regardless of the automobile make or model, we can deal with the problem right there and then. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The technique of removing petrol from a diesel vehicle is essentially exactly the same for the majority of motor vehicles. Of course it may differ a bit as each make has their own fuel system. Having said that it still generally adheres to the following points:
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 enquiries or require help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going once again.
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