If perhaps you have put petrol in a diesel car we can provide 24hr fuel drain solutions to dispose of the petrol from the car. Regardless of if you put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we can still help out.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and obtain straightforward advice and practical help for your exact circumstance
We are able to come to you to undertake the complete contaminated fuel removal & cleanse right there on scene
When we are done you will be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering nationwide cover, in Buckinghamshire in particular. We primarily fix:
No matter the vehicle make or model, we are able to attend to the problem there and then. No matter if it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving once again.
The technique of removing unleaded from a diesel car is in essence similar for the majority of motor vehicles. Obviously it can differ somewhat as every brand has their unique different fuel system. However it still basically observes the following points:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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 the event that you have any concerns or want some help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
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Roadside/Forecourt/Home
We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.