In the event that you are situatedaround Lytham St Annes and have put unleaded in a diesel car we provide nationwide 24/7 fuel drain help to dispose of the petrol. Even if you put unleaded petrol in your diesel car and have driven it we are still equipped to help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or possibly even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and get honest advice and practical help for your particular circumstance
We can reach you to do the contaminated fuel removal & purge there on scene
When we have finished you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting nationwide coverage, in Lancashire and Cheshire particularly. We mostly attend:
Irrespective of the motor vehicle make or model, we are able to fix the issue right there and then. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road again.
The system of draining unleaded from a diesel vehicle is fundamentally exactly the same for the vast majority of vehicle makes. Obviously it can vary a little as every brand has their particular fuel system. Even so 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.
In the event that you have any concerns or want our assistance please Contact 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
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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.