In the event that you have put petrol in a diesel car we can offer 24/7 contaminated fuel services to remove the petrol. Regardless of if you have put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we can still help out.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and get honest recommendations and practical help for your particular situation
We are able to come to you to perform the contaminated fuel drain & flush right there on scene
Once we have finished you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting national service, in Hertfordshire in particular. We mainly fix:
Regardless of the automobile make or model, we are able to deal with the problem there and then. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you moving again.
The method of draining unleaded from a diesel vehicle is in essence exactly the same for the vast majority of vehicles. Of course it does differ somewhat as every brand has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically adheres to the below guidelines:
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 questions 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
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.