In the event you are around Berkhamsted and have put petrol in a diesel vehicle we offer countrywide 24/7 mobile contaminated fuel assistance to dispose of the petrol from the automobile. Even in the event you put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we can still help out.
Unintentionally put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and obtain straightforward guidance and practical help for your particular circumstance
We would reach you to carry out the full fuel drain & clean right there on scene
When we are done you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting countrywide service, in Hertfordshire especially. We principally attend:
Regardless of the make or model, we can deal with the trouble there and then. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going again.
The system of removing petrol from a diesel car is generally similar for the vast majority of vehicles. Naturally it can vary somewhat as every brand has their unique different fuel system. Having said that it still generally adheres to the following guidelines:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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 need our assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you on the road 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.