If you are situatedaround Totton and have put petrol in a diesel car we offer 24/7 contaminated fuel services to remove the petrol from the vehicle. Regardless of if you put unleaded petrol in the diesel car and drove it we are still equipped to help.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or perhaps even put diesel in a petrol car?
Contact us and receive reliable recommendations and practical assistance for your exact situation
We are able to go to you to do the full contaminated fuel removal & purge there on scene
Once we have completed you can get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having countrywide service, in Hampshire especially. We principally fix:
Regardless of the car make or model, we can deal with the issue right there and then. Whether or not it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going again.
The system of getting rid of unleaded from a diesel vehicle is fundamentally the same for a large number of cars. Naturally it does differ slightly as each manufacturer has their unique different fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically adheres to 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.
In the event that you have any concerns or need our assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you moving once 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.