If you have put petrol in your diesel automobile we can provide national 24/7 wrong fuel assistance to drain the petrol. Even if you put unleaded in the diesel car and have driven it we are still equipped to help.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and receive straightforward guidance and sensible assistance for your exact circumstance
We are able to reach you to carry out the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & purge there on scene
When we have finished you can get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having countrywide cover, in Aberdeenshire in particular. We typically fix:
Regardless of the make or model, we have the ability to attend to the trouble right there and then. Regardless of whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving once again.
The process of draining unleaded from a diesel car is essentially identical for virtually all cars. As you can imagine it does differ a bit as every make has their particular fuel system. However it still generally observes the below points:
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 queries or need help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you moving again.
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