In case you are in Molesey and have put petrol in your diesel automobile we provide 24/7 contaminated fuel services to dispose of the petrol. Regardless of if you have put petrol in the diesel car and drove it we are still equipped to help.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and receive honest advice and sensible help for your exact circumstance
We are able to reach you to undertake the contaminated fuel retrieval & clean right there on scene
When we have completed you are able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering countrywide coverage, in Surrey particularly. We typically attend to:
It doesn't matter the automobile make or model, we have the ability to deal with the trouble there and then. Whether or not it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you moving again.
The procedure of removing unleaded petrol from a diesel car is generally similar for most cars. Obviously it can differ a little as every brand has their unique different fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically 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.
In the event that you have any enquiries or require some help please Contact Us!
We can get you moving again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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