In case you are in Retford and have put unleaded in your diesel automobile we offer countrywide 24hr wrong fuel help to extract the petrol. Regardless of if you put unleaded in a diesel car and drove it we are still able to help out.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and get genuine guidance and practical assistance for your specific circumstances
We can reach you to do the fuel removal & purge there on scene
When we have finished you can get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting nationwide cover, in Nottinghamshire especially. We mainly deal with:
No matter the make or model, we have the ability to deal with the car right there and then. No matter if it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going once again.
The method of extracting unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is in essence similar for a large number of motor vehicles. Of course it can vary somewhat as each make has their unique different fuel system. Even so it still basically observes the following 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 assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you on the road once again.
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