In the event that you are locatedaround Watlington and have put unleaded in your diesel vehicle we can provide nationwide 24/7 mobile contaminated fuel help to dispose of the petrol. Even in the event you have put unleaded in the diesel car and drove it we are still able to help out.
Accidentally put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Call us and get honest recommendations and practical assistance for your precise circumstances
We would go to you to perform the full fuel removal & clean there on scene
Once we have finished you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting countrywide coverage, in Norfolk in particular. We typically attend to:
It doesn't matter the automobile make or model, we have the ability to fix the trouble right there and then. Whether or not it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you moving again.
The technique of draining petrol from a diesel car is essentially exactly the same for virtually all vehicles. Of course it may vary a little as each brand has their unique distinct fuel system. Even so it still generally follows the below points:
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 help please Call us!
We can get you moving once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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