In the event that you have put unleaded in your diesel vehicle we can provide 24/7 mobile fuel drain assistance to remove the petrol. Even if you have put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and have driven it we can still help out.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and obtain honest advice and practical help for your precise situation
We are able to go to you to perform the full fuel drain & clean there on scene
When we have completed you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having national cover, in East Midlands in particular. We principally fix:
Whatever the automobile make or model, we can deal with the trouble right there and then. Whether or not it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving once again.
The technique of draining unleaded from a diesel vehicle is basically the same for the majority of vehicle makes. Naturally it can differ to some degree as every brand has their particular distinct fuel system. However it still 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.
In the event that you have any enquiries or want some assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you moving 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.