If you have put unleaded in your diesel vehicle we offer countrywide 24hr wrong fuel drain help to extract the petrol. Even in the event you put unleaded petrol in a diesel car and drove it we are still equipped to help out.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and receive straightforward recommendations and practical help for your particular situation
We are able to come to you to undertake the contaminated fuel removal & flush right there on scene
As soon as we are done you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting nationwide cover, in East Lothian particularly. We predominantly attend:
Whatever the motor vehicle make or model, we have the ability to fix the problem there and then. Regardless of whether it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road again.
The process of removing petrol from a diesel car is essentially exactly the same for most vehicles. As you can imagine it can differ to some extent as each manufacturer has their particular fuel system. Even so it still generally follows the below points:
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 assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you moving once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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