If perhaps you are situatedaround Motherwell and have put unleaded in a diesel car we can offer nationwide 24hr contaminated fuel assistance to drain the petrol. Regardless if you put unleaded in your diesel car and have driven it we can still help.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and receive reliable guidance and practical help for your exact circumstances
We are able to reach you to carry out the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & cleanse right there on scene
When we have completed you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering national cover, in North Lanarkshire especially. We mostly attend:
No matter the car make or model, we can fix the problem right there and then. Whether or not it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving once again.
The system of extracting unleaded from a diesel vehicle is fundamentally identical for the vast majority of vehicle makes. As you can imagine it can differ to some extent as each brand has their particular different fuel system. Having said that it still essentially adheres to the below 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 concerns or need assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you moving again.
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