If you have put petrol in your diesel car we provide 24hr fuel drain solutions to dispose of the petrol from the vehicle. Regardless if you put unleaded in the diesel car and have driven it we can all the same help out.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and receive reliable advice and sensible help for your precise circumstance
We are able to come to you to perform the complete fuel retrieval & purge there on scene
As soon as we are done you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering national cover, in Berkshire particularly. We mainly attend:
Whatever the vehicle make or model, we are able to fix the car right there and then. Even if it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The procedure of getting rid of petrol from a diesel vehicle is essentially similar for a large number of cars. Needless to say it does differ slightly as each make has their own different fuel system. Having said that it still essentially follows 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.
Should you have any queries or need our help please Call us!
We can get you moving once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
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