In the event that you have put petrol in a diesel vehicle we can offer 24hr fuel drain solutions to extract the petrol. Even in the event you put unleaded in the diesel car and drove it we are still able to help out.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and obtain reliable guidance and sensible assistance for your specific circumstance
We would reach you to do the complete contaminated fuel drain & cleanse right there on scene
Once we have finished you are able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting nationwide service, in Wales especially. We principally attend to:
Regardless of the car make or model, we are able to deal with the trouble there and then. Whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you moving once again.
The method of getting rid of petrol from a diesel vehicle is basically exactly the same for the majority of motor vehicles. As you can imagine it can differ somewhat as every make has their unique fuel system. Even so it still essentially observes the below guidelines:
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.
If you have any questions or need some assistance please Call us!
We can get you going again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
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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.