Putting Diesel in a Petrol Seat is a common mistake. And exactly what you need to do about it will depend on several different factors. Assuming you want to find out what to do about this then keep on reading.
These are the most important factors to be aware of whenever making a decision whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Don't just have any unqualified mechanic to try to fix your car. We are Seat specialists and possess the accreditation and practical experience required to ensure that you are back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol Seat? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Seat Altea Freetrack TSI?
Give us a call and get genuine guidance and sensible assistance for your particular circumstance
We can reach you to do the full contaminated fuel retrieval & cleanse there on scene
As soon as we have completed you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having countrywide service, for Seat motorists particularly. We mainly fix:
We are Seat specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Seat vehicles. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The system of removing Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is generally the same for the majority of vehicles. Needless to say it may vary a bit as each brand has their unique distinct fuel system. Having said that it still generally observes 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 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 questions or need help please Call us!
We are able to get you going once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
Fully Insured
VAT Registered
APEX Certified
Fully Mobile
Professionally Trained
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.