In the event that you have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we provide 24hr mobile contaminated fuel assistance to dispose of the petrol. Regardless of if you put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we can all the same help out.
By mistake put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Call us and receive genuine recommendations and practical help for your particular circumstance
We are able to come to you to undertake the contaminated fuel drain & cleanse right there on scene
When we have completed you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting nationwide cover, in Denbighshire particularly. We predominantly attend to:
No matter the motor vehicle make or model, we are able to deal with the trouble right there and then. Whether it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going once again.
The system of getting rid of unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is in essence the same for the majority of vehicles. As you can imagine it may vary to some extent as each brand has their own different fuel system. However it still essentially follows 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.
If you have any concerns or need some help please Call us!
We are able to get you moving 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.