In case you are situatedin Newton and have put unleaded in your diesel vehicle we can provide 24hr wrong fuel help to dispose of the petrol from the car. Regardless if you have put unleaded in your diesel car and have driven it we can all the same help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and receive genuine advice and sensible help for your precise situation
We would go to you to undertake the full contaminated fuel removal & purge right there on scene
As soon as we are done you can get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having nationwide cover, in East Midlands particularly. We predominantly fix:
Regardless of the car make or model, we can fix the issue there and then. Whether it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The technique of draining unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is basically similar for virtually all vehicle makes. Of course it may differ to some extent as every brand has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still basically follows the following 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.
If you have any concerns or need assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you on the road once again.
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