In the event that you have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we can offer countrywide 24hr mobile wrong fuel help to dispose of the petrol. Even in the event you have put unleaded in the diesel car and have driven it we are still equipped to help.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and get sincere recommendations and sensible help for your exact circumstances
We are able to reach you to undertake the full fuel retrieval & flush right there on scene
When we are done you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting countrywide cover, in East Sussex in particular. We predominantly fix:
Regardless of the vehicle make or model, we are able to deal with the issue right there and then. Whether or not it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going again.
The procedure of getting rid of unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is in essence the same for most motor vehicles. Naturally it does differ a bit as every manufacturer has their particular fuel system. However it still generally follows the below guidelines:
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 require our assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going again.
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