In the event you are around Oldbury and have put petrol in a diesel automobile we offer countrywide 24/7 wrong fuel help to drain the petrol from the automobile. Regardless of if you put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we are still in a position to help.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and receive genuine advice and sensible assistance for your particular circumstances
We would go to you to do the contaminated fuel removal & clean there on scene
Once we have finished 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 national coverage, in West Midlands in particular. We predominantly attend to:
No matter the motor vehicle make or model, we can fix the trouble right there and then. Whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going again.
The system of getting rid of unleaded from a diesel vehicle is generally similar for virtually all vehicles. Needless to say it does differ to some extent as every brand has their particular distinct fuel system. However it still generally adheres to 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.
In the event that you have any enquiries or want 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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