If you have put petrol in a diesel automobile we can provide 24hr contaminated fuel services to drain the petrol. Even in the event you put petrol in the diesel car and have driven it we are still equipped to help out.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and obtain sincere recommendations and practical help for your specific circumstances
We would reach you to perform the fuel removal & clean there on scene
Once we have completed 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 nationwide service, in Lancashire particularly. We predominantly attend:
Irrespective of the vehicle make or model, we have the ability to attend to the issue there and then. Regardless of whether 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 method of extracting unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is essentially identical for a large number of cars. Obviously it can vary somewhat as each make has their unique distinct fuel system. However it still essentially follows 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 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.
If you have any queries or want our help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
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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.