If perhaps you are around Oxted and have put petrol in your diesel car we provide national 24/7 mobile wrong fuel assistance to dispose of the petrol from the automobile. Even in the event you have put unleaded in a diesel car and have driven it we are still in a position to help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and receive honest advice and practical assistance for your particular situation
We would reach you to perform the fuel retrieval & cleanse there on scene
Once we are done you will be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering nationwide cover, in Surrey in particular. We typically attend to:
It doesn't matter the make or model, we have the ability to attend to the car there and then. Even if it is at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road again.
The method of extracting unleaded petrol from a diesel car is generally the same for most cars. Needless to say it can differ a bit as every make has their own distinct fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally follows the following principles:
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 assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you going once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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