If perhaps you have put petrol in a diesel car we can offer 24/7 fuel drain assistance to remove the petrol from the car. Even in the event you have put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and have driven it we are still able to help.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and get honest guidance and practical help for your exact circumstances
We are able to come to you to carry out the full contaminated fuel retrieval & clean there on scene
As soon as we are done you can get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting national service, in Devon in particular. We principally fix:
Regardless of the vehicle make or model, we have the ability to deal with the trouble there and then. Regardless of whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going again.
The process of draining petrol from a diesel vehicle is in essence exactly the same for virtually all vehicles. Needless to say it does differ to some extent as each brand has their unique distinct fuel system. Even so it still observes the below principles:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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 questions or need assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
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Roadside/Forecourt/Home
We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.