Put Petrol in a Diesel Car Thatcham?

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In the event that you have put unleaded in a diesel automobile we offer countrywide 24hr wrong fuel drain help to extract the petrol from the vehicle. Even if you have put unleaded petrol in a diesel car and drove it we can all the same help.

Put Petrol in a Diesel Car

Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in an unleaded car?

Contact us for Assistance & Advice

Contact us and receive genuine advice and practical assistance for your particular circumstances

We come out and do the fuel drain

We can reach you to perform the complete contaminated fuel drain & cleanse there on scene

All done & You Get Going Once again

When we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your trip

Wrong Fuel Drain Specialists

We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national cover, in Berkshire particularly. We typically attend to:

  • Petrol in Diesel Auto
  • Diesel in Petrol Vehicle
  • AdBlue fuel contamination
  • Water contamination

Regardless of the make or model, we have the ability to attend to the issue there and then. No matter if it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you going again.

The Procedure

The process of extracting unleaded petrol from a diesel car is generally similar for the vast majority of cars. Of course it does differ slightly as every manufacturer has their particular different fuel system. However it still fundamentally adheres to the below points:

Petrol in Diesel Thatcham

Fuel Drain

Empty the Fuel Tank

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System Flush

Clean out the fuel lines & pumps

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Vehicle Restart

Get the car up and running again

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Hours a Day

7

Days a Week

25

Technicians

1500

Drains/Month

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Petrol in Diesel Questions

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

I put petrol in a diesel car and drove it. What do I do?

Answer

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

Will driving a diesel car on petrol cause damage to it?

Answer

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.

How much petrol can I get away with in a diesel car?

Answer

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.

I know about petrol in diesel, but what about Super Unleaded?

Answer

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.

Will getting you to do a fuel drain void my warranty?

Answer

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."

Can I top it up with diesel and add some 2-stroke oil?

Answer

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.

Contact Us

In case you have any queries or need some assistance please Call us!
We can get you going again.

24 hour Thatcham Helpline

0333 366 0103

Our Business Office

Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET

Weekdays: 9am to 5pm

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