In the event that you have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we offer countrywide 24hr mobile contaminated fuel assistance to dispose of the petrol from the automobile. Regardless of if you have put unleaded in a diesel car and have driven it we are still able to help out.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and get straightforward recommendations and sensible assistance for your specific situation
We would come to you to undertake the contaminated fuel retrieval & flush there on scene
As soon as we have finished you can get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national service, in Cambridgeshire particularly. We predominantly fix:
Whatever the make or model, we have the ability to take care of the problem there and then. No matter if it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going again.
The method of getting rid of unleaded from a diesel vehicle is in essence the same for the majority of motor vehicles. As you can imagine it can vary somewhat as each make has their particular distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally 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 questions or want our help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you moving once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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