In the event that you have put unleaded in your diesel automobile we can provide nationwide 24/7 mobile wrong fuel services to remove the petrol from the vehicle. Even if you have put petrol in your diesel car and drove it we are still able to help out.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and obtain reliable guidance and sensible help for your specific circumstances
We would go to you to carry out the fuel retrieval & clean right there on scene
As soon as we are done you are able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having countrywide cover, in Perth and Kinross particularly. We mainly attend:
No matter the vehicle make or model, we are able to deal with the problem right there and then. Whether it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going once again.
The process of extracting petrol from a diesel car is essentially the same for most vehicles. Naturally it can vary a bit as every brand has their unique distinct fuel system. Having said that it still essentially adheres to the below 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.
In case you have any questions or want some assistance please Call us!
We can get you on the road once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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