In the event that you have put unleaded in your diesel car we provide 24/7 contaminated fuel solutions to dispose of the petrol. Regardless if you have put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we are still able to help.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and receive honest guidance and sensible help for your exact situation
We would reach you to carry out the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
When we have finished you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having countrywide cover, in Oxfordshire especially. We typically attend to:
Whatever the car make or model, we can fix the problem right there and then. Whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road once again.
The process of getting rid of unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is generally exactly the same for the majority of vehicles. Of course it can differ somewhat as each brand has their own distinct fuel system. However it still generally adheres to the following principles:
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 need assistance please Call us!
We are able to get you moving once again.
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