In the event you have put petrol in a diesel vehicle we offer countrywide 24hr mobile wrong fuel drain services to dispose of the petrol. Even in the event you put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and get reliable guidance and sensible help for your precise situation
We can reach you to perform the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & purge there on scene
As soon as we are done you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering countrywide cover, in Somerset particularly. We typically attend to:
Regardless of the vehicle make or model, we are able to take care of the problem right there and then. Whether or not it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going again.
The procedure of removing petrol from a diesel vehicle is essentially similar for most vehicle makes. Needless to say it may vary to some degree as every make has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still basically adheres to the below 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 enquiries or need our assistance please Call us!
We can get you moving again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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