In case you have put unleaded in a diesel car we can provide national 24hr mobile wrong fuel drain help to dispose of the petrol from the car. Regardless of if you put petrol in a diesel car and have driven it we are still equipped to help out.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and receive honest advice and practical help for your particular situation
We are able to come to you to do the contaminated fuel retrieval & flush right there on scene
Once we have completed you can get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having nationwide coverage, in Essex particularly. We typically deal with:
No matter the automobile make or model, we can take care of the problem right there and then. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you moving once again.
The method of draining unleaded from a diesel car is generally identical for the majority of vehicles. Needless to say it does differ a bit as every manufacturer has their own distinct fuel system. However it still essentially adheres to the below principles:
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 want assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you going once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
Fully Insured
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Fully Mobile
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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.