In the event that you have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we offer countrywide 24hr wrong fuel drain solutions to remove the petrol from the vehicle. Regardless if you have put petrol in a diesel car and drove it we can all the same help out.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and get straightforward advice and practical assistance for your particular situation
We would reach you to perform the contaminated fuel drain & clean right there on scene
When we are done you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting nationwide service, in North Yorkshire particularly. We mainly attend to:
Regardless of the car make or model, we can attend to the car right there and then. Whether it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road again.
The system of getting rid of unleaded from a diesel car is essentially similar for the majority of motor vehicles. As you can imagine it can differ a little as every manufacturer has their own different fuel system. Even so it still basically 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 case you have any questions or want assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you on the road once again.
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