If you are situatedin West Calder and have put unleaded in your diesel automobile we can provide 24/7 fuel drain help to extract the petrol from the car. Regardless if you put petrol in the diesel car and drove it we can all the same help.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and receive straightforward guidance and practical help for your precise circumstance
We would come to you to undertake the full contaminated fuel removal & purge right there on scene
When we have finished you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having countrywide service, in West Lothian in particular. We predominantly attend:
It doesn't matter the vehicle make or model, we are able to fix the trouble right there and then. Whether or not it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you going once again.
The procedure of removing petrol from a diesel vehicle is generally the same for virtually all vehicle makes. Of course it does differ to some extent as every brand has their own different fuel system. Having said that it still generally follows the following 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.
If you have any queries or want some help please Contact Us!
We can get you going again.
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