In case you are locatedin Ware and have put unleaded in your diesel vehicle we offer 24/7 contaminated fuel assistance to remove the petrol from the vehicle. Even in the event you have put petrol in a diesel car and drove it we are still in a position to help.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and receive reliable recommendations and sensible help for your precise situation
We can go to you to perform the full contaminated fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
As soon as we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting nationwide service, in Hertfordshire especially. We mainly fix:
No matter the make or model, we can take care of the issue right there and then. Even if it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving once again.
The method of extracting unleaded petrol from a diesel car is in essence the same for the majority of vehicle makes. Needless to say it does vary to some degree as each brand has their particular different fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally observes the below guidelines:
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 questions or want some help please Call us!
We can get you on the road again.
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