In the event you have put unleaded in a diesel car we can offer countrywide 24hr fuel drain solutions to drain the petrol. Even in the event you have put unleaded in a diesel car and have driven it we can still help.
Inadvertently put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and get genuine advice and practical assistance for your precise circumstances
We can come to you to carry out the full contaminated fuel retrieval & flush right there on scene
Once we have finished you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting national cover, in Powys especially. We primarily attend:
No matter the vehicle make or model, we are able to take care of the car there and then. Even if it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going once again.
The method of extracting unleaded from a diesel car is generally the same for a large number of vehicle makes. Naturally it can differ a bit as every brand has their particular different fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally observes the below 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.
Should you have any questions or require assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going once again.
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