If perhaps you have put unleaded in a diesel automobile we provide 24/7 wrong fuel assistance to drain the petrol from the car. Even if you have put petrol in a diesel car and drove it we are still equipped to help out.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and receive straightforward recommendations and practical assistance for your exact circumstance
We would reach you to carry out the complete fuel removal & flush right there on scene
When we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having national cover, in Merseyside in particular. We predominantly deal with:
It doesn't matter the car make or model, we are able to attend to the problem right there and then. Whether it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road again.
The procedure of draining unleaded from a diesel vehicle is fundamentally similar for virtually all vehicle makes. As you can imagine it does vary somewhat as each brand has their particular distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally adheres to the below principles:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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 questions or want some assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
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Roadside/Forecourt/Home
We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.