If you are around Watton and have put unleaded in your diesel car we provide 24hr contaminated fuel services to dispose of the petrol. Regardless if you have put unleaded in a diesel car and have driven it we are still able to help out.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and get straightforward advice and sensible help for your exact situation
We are able to go to you to do the fuel retrieval & flush there on scene
When we have finished you are able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering national service, in Norfolk especially. We principally deal with:
Irrespective of the vehicle make or model, we have the ability to deal with the trouble there and then. Even if it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you moving once again.
The system of removing petrol from a diesel vehicle is generally exactly the same for the majority of vehicle makes. Obviously it can differ a little as each manufacturer has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still basically follows the following 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.
In the event that you have any queries or require 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
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