If you are situatedaround Newark-on-Trent and have put petrol in your diesel car we offer 24/7 fuel drain services to extract the petrol from the car. Even if you put petrol in your diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help out.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and receive genuine guidance and sensible help for your specific situation
We would reach you to perform the contaminated fuel drain & purge there on scene
As soon as we have completed you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering countrywide service, in Nottinghamshire particularly. We predominantly fix:
Whatever the vehicle make or model, we have the ability to fix the trouble right there and then. No matter if it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going again.
The process of draining petrol from a diesel vehicle is fundamentally exactly the same for most vehicles. Of course it may vary a little as every brand has their own distinct fuel system. However it still essentially observes 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 questions or require some assistance please Call us!
We can get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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