In the event that you have put petrol in a diesel car we can provide 24/7 contaminated fuel solutions to extract the petrol from the automobile. Even in the event you put petrol in the diesel car and have driven it we can still help out.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and obtain straightforward guidance and practical help for your specific situation
We are able to go to you to carry out the complete fuel drain & cleanse right there on scene
When we are done you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national service, in West Midlands especially. We primarily deal with:
Regardless of the car make or model, we are able to take care of the problem there and then. Even if it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going again.
The method of removing unleaded from a diesel car is essentially identical for most cars. Naturally it does vary a little as each manufacturer has their own distinct fuel system. However it still 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.
If you have any queries or require assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you moving once again.
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