In the event that you have put petrol in your diesel automobile we provide national 24hr mobile fuel drain help to extract the petrol from the car. Even in the event you have put unleaded in a diesel car and have driven it we are still equipped to help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and get genuine advice and practical help for your particular circumstances
We can reach you to perform the complete fuel drain & clean 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 specialists in the UK, having nationwide cover, in County Londonderry particularly. We principally deal with:
No matter the motor vehicle make or model, we can deal with the trouble there and then. Whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road again.
The system of getting rid of unleaded from a diesel car is essentially exactly the same for the vast majority of vehicle makes. Obviously it can differ to some degree as every brand has their own different fuel system. Having said that it still generally 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 case you have any queries or want our assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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