Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Seat is a common mistake. And its remedy depends upon an assortment of things. In case you want to find out what you must do about this then keep reading.
These are the main factors to take into account when determining whether to get your car drained:
Do not just get any general so-and-so to try to drain your vehicle. We are Seat specialists and hold the credentials and knowledge required to make certain that you are back on the road with little hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Seat? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Seat Altea 1.4?
Contact us and obtain honest recommendations and sensible assistance for your specific circumstances
We would come to you to undertake the complete fuel drain & clean there on scene
As soon as we have finished you can get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering national cover, for Seat motorists in particular. We predominantly fix:
We are Seat specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Seat vehicles. Regardless of whether it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you moving once again.
The system of removing Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is generally similar for virtually all vehicle makes. Needless to say it can vary a little as each make has their unique fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally follows the following principles:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
When someone has put Diesel in a Petrol 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 enquiries or want some help please Call us!
We can get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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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.