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    PUT DIESEL IN A PETROL CAR? IT'S OK!

    Every day we receive hundreds of calls from stranded motorists nationwide who have put the wrong fuel in their car. Don't worry, on average 1 person every 3 minutes puts the wrong fuel into their car, so you're not alone. Call us to book your fuel drain. Here is some information we have compiled for people who have put Diesel in a Petrol car.

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    Filling up with the wrong fuel these days is a common thing. It happens, on average, every 3.5 minutes just in the UK! Don't worry, call the UK's number 1 Fuel Emergency Service today. We will normally be with you within the hour and make sure you are back on your way as quickly as possible - anywhere in the UK!
     
    Putting Diesel in a Petrol car is generally not a major issue, as long as you have it removed. In fact, if you have only put a very small amount of Diesel in your Petrol tank (under 5%) you might even get away with running the car. Our professional advice, however, is always to have the mixed fuel removed from your car as soon as possible for complete peace of mind. Even if you are not sure what to do and want advice about the wrong fuel in your car you should seek professional help. Call our National Control Room on one of the numbers above for further advice.

    In line with car manufacturers' recommendations, Fuel Doctor advise that any Petrol fuel contaminated with Diesel should be removed from the tank and replaced with clean fuel before the ignition is turned on and the car started. In some cases this may not be possible but care and consideration should be taken. The best course of action is to seek advice from professionals who have a full understanding of the mechanics and electronics involved with the fuel system.
     
    Diesel is an oil and a much less flammable substance than Petrol. In fact, it is unlikely to ignite properly in a Petrol engine, if at all. The result is that your car is not going to run for very long if you have filled up with Diesel instead of Petrol. If the engine does run on the mixed fuel then it will most likely produce some very thick smoke and prolonged exposure to this could potentially damage your car’s catalytic converter and other emission control components. The reality is that the engine will most likely stop quite soon after you fill up with the wrong fuel because the spark plugs will become coated in the oily Diesel – These may require replacing before the vehicle will run properly, but this is very rare. As the car fuel pumps are not designed to be exposed to Diesel, parts like the seals and fittings may also be damaged too. This would need to be checked by a fully qualified fuel drain technician. As a general rule, if the wrong fuel is removed from your car with the minimum of delay there is unlikely to be any lasting damage.
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    HELP! I’VE PUT DIESEL IN MY PETROL CAR!

    What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car?
    1. Inform the staff at the Petrol station that you have put the wrong fuel in your car. They will normally be very sympathetic because they see it all the time! They may even be able to recommend a company to help you. All we suggest is that you ring a few companies for quotes! You shouldn’t have to ring a mobile number or pay in advance – all Fuel Doctor vehicles can take card payments at the roadside.
    2. Do not turn on the ignition or start the vehicle - if you have already started the engine and driven your car then it’s not a problem, the fuel can still be drained. At Fuel Doctor we do not charge any extra because the vehicle has been driven but it is important to make sure we know. If the vehicle hasn’t been started then the contaminated fuel is just in the tank and not circulated through the rest of the fuel system. Often the staff at the filling station will be able to help you to push your car.
    3. Make sure your car is in a safe place and not obstructing traffic or a danger to yourself or anyone else around you. Sometimes when you put the wrong fuel in your car and don’t realise it, your car may run for a couple of miles. If the car starts to jerk and jump or smokes excessively you know to pull over as soon as possible and call for assistance. Find a suitable, safe place to stop before you call us. Please have as much information about your location as possible – Road names, postcodes, even just a shop name can help to pinpoint your location and enable your local Fuel Doctor to find you quickly.
    4. Sit back and await the arrival of your chosen Fuel Drain company. If you have booked with Fuel Doctor then the nearest available technician will call you, normally within 10-15 minutes, with an accurate arrival time. We will also keep you updated if the technician encounters any delays.
    5. Try to relax! All Fuel Doctor Technicians are highly trained in fuel systems and fully insured. When your technician arrives you will be in safe hands! You will be guided through the strict procedures we follow and any questions or concerns you may have will be dealt with by your dedicated Fuel Doctor.
    6. Upon completion you will be advised to fill your fuel tank completely at your earliest convenience. Drive away with a smile and safe in the knowledge that we have done everything possible to rectify the wrong fuel in your car in safe and professional manner.
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    A Simple Method To Flush Out The Wrong Fuel in Your Car

    The majority of the time we can help our customers who have put the wrong fuel in their cars right by the roadside. In fact, it is very rare that a vehicle needs any further attention once a Fuel Doctor Technician has completed his work. We have developed our own, innovative and custom built system to drain the wrong fuel from your car, getting you back on the road with the minimum of fuss. No matter if you have put Petrol in Diesel or Diesel in Petrol, we have a safe and simple method to get you back on the road in no time.​

    All our vehicles are fitted with all the latest developments in fuel drain equipment. We can safely hold over 250 litres of contaminated fuel in each of our vans which means we can get to each customer as quickly as possible. Generally speaking, from the initial contact with our National Call Centre we will have a dedicated Fuel Doctor with you within an hour. Wherever you have put the wrong fuel in your car, one of our Fuel Doctors will be on hand to drain the contaminated fuel from your car and provide you with the correct fuel. The whole process usually takes around 30-40 minutes, depending on the individual vehicle and how much fuel is in the tank. If the vehicle has been started then your Fuel Doctor will draw the correct fuel through the engine and flush out the contaminated fuel from the system.

    A Classic Car - Puts Diesel in Petrol

    ​Terry put diesel in to his classic petrol triumph stag in Leeds West Yorkshire we had him sorted in 60mins, we find a lot of folks stick the wrong fuel in their classic cars as a lot of modern engines are diesel whereas most classic cars run on petrol.

    We drain diesel out of many petrol tanks throughout the UK and this is just another prime example of that here.
    Triumph puts diesel in petrol engine in Leeds
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