In the event that you are locatedaround Wilton and have put petrol in your diesel automobile we can offer 24hr wrong fuel drain assistance to extract the petrol. Regardless of if you put petrol in your diesel car and drove it we can all the same help out.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and receive genuine advice and practical assistance for your exact situation
We would go to you to carry out the contaminated fuel retrieval & cleanse right there on scene
When we have completed you will be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering nationwide cover, in Wiltshire particularly. We mainly deal with:
No matter the automobile make or model, we are able to deal with the issue there and then. Whether it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you moving once again.
The procedure of getting rid of petrol from a diesel vehicle is fundamentally exactly the same for most cars. Of course it does vary somewhat as each make has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally follows the following principles:
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 questions or want assistance 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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