In the event that you have put petrol in a diesel automobile we can provide national 24/7 mobile contaminated fuel solutions to dispose of the petrol from the car. Even in the event you put petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we are still in a position to help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and get sincere recommendations and practical assistance for your specific situation
We are able to go to you to carry out the fuel drain & purge right there on scene
Once we are done you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting countrywide coverage, in Powys particularly. We mostly attend:
Irrespective of the car make or model, we are able to fix the problem there and then. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you moving once again.
The technique of extracting unleaded from a diesel car is basically similar for the vast majority of vehicles. Of course it can vary slightly as every brand has their own distinct fuel system. However it still basically adheres to the following principles:
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 enquiries or need some assistance please Call us!
We can get you moving once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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