In the event that you have put petrol in a diesel automobile we can offer nationwide 24/7 mobile fuel drain services to dispose of the petrol. Regardless if you put unleaded in a diesel car and drove it we are still equipped to help out.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and get straightforward recommendations and practical assistance for your particular circumstance
We are able to reach you to carry out the complete fuel retrieval & flush right there on scene
When we are done you can get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting countrywide coverage, in Highland particularly. We primarily attend to:
No matter the car make or model, we are able to deal with the problem there and then. Whether it is at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going once again.
The process of draining unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is basically similar for most vehicles. Naturally it may vary to some extent as every manufacturer has their unique different fuel system. Even so it still 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 queries or want our help please Call us!
We can get you on the road once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
Fully Insured
VAT Registered
APEX Certified
Fully Mobile
Professionally Trained
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.