In case you have put petrol in your diesel car we provide countrywide 24/7 mobile contaminated fuel assistance to extract the petrol. Regardless if you have put unleaded in a diesel car and drove it we can still help out.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Give us a call and receive straightforward advice and practical assistance for your precise circumstances
We can come to you to perform the complete fuel retrieval & flush right there on scene
As soon as 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 authorities in the UK, boasting national cover, in Rutland in particular. We mainly deal with:
Irrespective of the make or model, we are able to fix the issue right there and then. Whether it is at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going once again.
The system of removing unleaded petrol from a diesel car is in essence similar for virtually all cars. Of course it does vary a bit as every brand has their unique fuel system. Even so it still generally adheres to 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.
In case you have any questions or require our 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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