In case you are locatedin Potten End and have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we can provide national 24/7 mobile contaminated fuel solutions to drain the petrol from the automobile. Even if you put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and drove it we are still able to help.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and obtain reliable advice and sensible help for your particular situation
We would come to you to perform the full contaminated fuel removal & clean right there on scene
Once we are done you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting countrywide service, in Hertfordshire in particular. We principally attend:
Irrespective of the automobile make or model, we are able to fix the problem right there and then. Whether it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going once again.
The procedure of getting rid of petrol from a diesel car is in essence exactly the same for virtually all vehicles. Obviously it does vary somewhat as each manufacturer has their own distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially adheres to 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.
If you have any queries or require some assistance please Call us!
We can get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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