In case you are situatedaround Long Eaton and have put unleaded in a diesel car we offer countrywide 24hr contaminated fuel assistance to remove the petrol. Even if you have put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and have driven it we are still able to help out.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in an unleaded car?
Contact us and receive honest guidance and practical help for your precise situation
We can reach you to undertake the complete fuel removal & flush right there on scene
Once we have completed you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering countrywide cover, in East Midlands especially. We primarily deal with:
Whatever the vehicle make or model, we can fix the car there and then. No matter if it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road once again.
The procedure of getting rid of unleaded petrol from a diesel vehicle is in essence similar for the vast majority of motor vehicles. Needless to say it can vary slightly as every manufacturer has their particular distinct fuel system. Having said that it still generally observes 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 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 queries or need some help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you on the road 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.