In the event you are around Northampton and have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we provide nationwide 24hr mobile fuel drain services to extract the petrol from the automobile. Regardless if you have put petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we are still in a position to help.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and get sincere recommendations and practical help for your specific circumstances
We are able to reach you to undertake the full fuel removal & purge right there on scene
As soon as we are done you are able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting countrywide coverage, in Northamptonshire particularly. We typically fix:
Regardless of the car make or model, we are able to take care of the issue right there and then. Whether it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road once again.
The procedure of draining unleaded from a diesel vehicle is in essence identical for virtually all motor vehicles. Of course it can differ to some degree as each manufacturer has their unique different fuel system. However it still generally 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.
Should you have any questions or want our help please Call us!
We are able to get you going again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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