If perhaps you have put unleaded in a diesel automobile we offer national 24/7 contaminated fuel services to drain the petrol from the car. Even if you have put unleaded in your diesel car and drove it we can still help.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and get genuine guidance and practical assistance for your particular situation
We are able to go to you to perform the complete fuel drain & clean there on scene
As soon as we have finished you will be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering countrywide service, in Angus in particular. We primarily fix:
Whatever the car make or model, we can take care of the trouble there and then. No matter if it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going once again.
The procedure of getting rid of unleaded from a diesel car is basically exactly the same for virtually all vehicles. Obviously it can differ to some degree as each brand has their own distinct fuel system. However it still essentially observes the below 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.
In the event that you have any concerns or want our help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you moving again.
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