If you have put unleaded in a diesel automobile we can provide countrywide 24/7 fuel drain services to drain the petrol from the car. Even in the event you have put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and drove it we are still able to help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and receive sincere recommendations and practical help for your particular circumstances
We are able to go to you to do the complete fuel drain & purge there on scene
As soon as we have finished you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting countrywide cover, in Wiltshire in particular. We mostly deal with:
Whatever the car make or model, we are able to take care of the car there and then. Regardless of whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going once again.
The method of extracting petrol from a diesel car is essentially similar for virtually all vehicle makes. Needless to say it may vary a bit as every manufacturer has their unique distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally follows the following points:
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.
Should you have any enquiries or need our 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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