In the event you are around Shaldon and have put unleaded in a diesel car we offer countrywide 24hr wrong fuel solutions to dispose of the petrol from the car. Even in the event you have put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we can still help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and get reliable advice and practical help for your specific circumstance
We can reach you to do the full contaminated fuel drain & cleanse there on scene
Once we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having nationwide coverage, in Devon particularly. We principally attend:
It doesn't matter the car make or model, we are able to fix the issue there and then. Whether or not it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road once again.
The technique of draining unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is essentially the same for a large number of cars. Naturally it can vary somewhat as every make has their own fuel system. Even so it still generally 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.
In the event that you have any questions or require our help please Call us!
We are able to get you going once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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