In the event that you are in Sunbury-on-Thames and have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we can offer nationwide 24/7 fuel drain assistance to extract the petrol from the car. Even if you put unleaded in the diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and obtain straightforward guidance and practical assistance for your exact circumstances
We would reach you to perform the full fuel drain & purge right there on scene
Once we have completed you can get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having national coverage, in Surrey especially. We primarily deal with:
Regardless of the motor vehicle make or model, we can deal with the problem there and then. Regardless of whether it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road again.
The process of removing petrol from a diesel vehicle is essentially identical for the majority of cars. Obviously it does vary to some degree as each make has their unique fuel system. Even so it still basically adheres to the below points:
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.
If you have any questions or want assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you on the road 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.